Chapter 16.1, Problem 1BYGO

Summary Introduction

To analyze:

The functional and anatomical differences between the autonomic nervous system and the somatic motor system.

Introduction:

The nervous system of the body is the network of neurons and nerve fibers that transmits and receives nerve impulses between different body parts. The nervous system of humans is broadly divided into the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system. The autonomic nervous system and the somatic motor system are the subdivisions of the peripheral nervous system.