Question

Which nervous system is comprised of the somatic and autonomic nervous systems?
A.
the central nervous system
B.
the peripheral nervous system
C.
the sympathetic nervous system
D.
the parasympathetic nervous system

Answer 1

B. the peripheral nervous system

The peripheral nervous system (PNS) includes the somatic nervous system (voluntary control of skeletal muscles) and the autonomic nervous system (involuntary control, further divided into sympathetic and parasympathetic).