The two divisions of the autonomic nervous system are the ____________________ nervous system, which dominates in fight-or-flight situations, and the ____________________ nervous system, which dominates in quiet, relaxed situations

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


sympathetic, parasympathetic

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