Question

The somatic nervous system is the part of

• A. the autonomic nervous system
• B. the peripheral nervous system
• C. the sympathetic nervous system
• D. the central nervous system

Answer 1

The correct option is B the peripheral nervous system

Human nervous system consists of the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS).

CNS includes the brain and spinal cord. PNS comprises all the nerves of the body associated with the central nervous system. The peripheral nervous system is further divided into somatic nervous system and autonomic nervous system.
The autonomic nervous system consists of sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system.