Maya burns her fingers while cooking dinner. Which of the following divisions of the nervous system will be primarily responsible for the pain she feels?
A. the central nervous system
B. the somatic nervous system
C. the parasympathetic nervous system
D. the autonomic nervous system
Answer: B
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