What are the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems the part of?
A
Brain
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B
Spinal cord
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C
Central nervous system
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D
Autonomous nervous system
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Solution
The correct option is D Autonomous nervous system The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) is part of the autonomic nervous system (ANS), which also includes the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS).
So both sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems are the part of autonomous nervous system.