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The autonomic nervous system consists of what two parts?
  1. Sympathetic and parasympathetic
  2. Empathetic and pathetic
  3. Organic and energetic
  4. Generic and spastic
Explanation
Answer: A - The autonomic nervous system consists of the sympathetic and parasympathetic. The parasympathetic system sends out signals from the thoracic and lumbar vertebral areas. The parasympathetic system sends its signals from the cranial and sacral vertebral areas.
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