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The somatic nervous system is part of the
(A) central nervous system.
(B) peripheral nervous system.
(C) autonomic nervous system.
(D) parasympathetic nervous system.
(E) sympathetic nervous system.
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(B) peripheral nervous system.
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The somatic nervous system is part of the peripheral nervous system. The peripheral nervous system is comprised of the somatic (or skeletal) nervous system and the autonomic nervous system and collectively contains all parts of the nervous system outside of the central nervous system. The central nervous system contains the brain and spinal cord. The autonomic nervous system has two parts: the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems.
Posted : 18/04/2024 3:32 pm