Divisions of the nervous system: central–peripheral, afferent–efferent, autonomic–somatic, sympathetic–parasympathetic

What this note covers

1. The nervous system is organised as nested divisions
2. Afferent and efferent pathways differ by direction
3. Somatic and autonomic outputs reach different effectors
4. Sympathetic pathways support mobilisation
5. Parasympathetic pathways support maintenance and recovery
6. Trace whole pathways without mixing levels

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