Question

Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems are parts of which system?

• A. Central Nervous System
• B. Autonomous Nervous System
• C. Primary Nervous System
• D. Special Nervous System

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Autonomous Nervous System

The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems are a part of Autonomic Nervous System (ANS). They control the involuntary actions like heart rate, breathing rate and body temperature. The sympathetic nervous system prepares our body for a flight or fight response whereas the parasympathetic nervous system prepares our body to relax or brings it back to the normal condition.