True/False:The two divisions of the somatic nervous system are the sympathetic division and theparasympathetic division.

SYNAPTIC PHYSIOLOGY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A	True
B	False
C	Either A or B
D	None of the above

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: The given statement is true. The nervous system of humans is branched into two main categories: the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). The brain and the spinal cord together form the central nervous system.

Detailed explanation-2: -The somatic nervous system consists of both afferent (sensory) and efferent (motor) nerves [1].

Detailed explanation-3: -The somatic nervous system transmits sensory and motor signals to and from the central nervous system. The autonomic nervous system controls the function of our organs and glands, and can be divided into the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions.

Detailed explanation-4: -The nervous system as a whole is divided into two subdivisions: the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS).

Detailed explanation-5: -Answer and Explanation: The somatic nervous system is involuntary. This statement is false. The somatic system is controlled voluntarily as it is responsible for innervating striated skeletal muscle.

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