The somatic nervous system carries impulses from the brain and spinal cord to
A) cardiac muscle.
B) skeletal muscle.
C) smooth muscle.
D) all of the above.

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The somatic nervous system is responsible for controlling the voluntary movements of skeletal muscles. Therefore, it carries impulses from the brain and spinal cord to skeletal muscle, but not to cardiac or smooth muscle.

The Somatic Nervous System Carries Impulses from the Brain and Spinal