The somatic and autonomic nervous systems make up the
A) sensory and motor nervous systems.
B) sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
C) endogenous and exogenous nervous systems.
D) peripheral nervous system.

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The somatic and autonomic nervous systems are two components of the peripheral nervous system, which is distinct from the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). The somatic nervous system controls voluntary movements, while the autonomic nervous system regulates involuntary functions.

The Somatic and Autonomic Nervous Systems Make Up the