Our bodies are full of nerves! How do they work? Why do we have an autonomic and a somatic nervous system? When do the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems kick in? And what's with the vagus nerve?

Revise divisions of the nervous system for your Higher Human Biology exam with Bitesize Scotland interactive practice quizzes covering feedback and common errors.

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