The somatic nervous system controls the voluntary movements of skeletal muscles and is part of which of the following nervous systems?

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The somatic nervous system is part of the peripheral nervous system, which is responsible for carrying information to and from the central nervous system and controlling voluntary movements of skeletal muscles. The central nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord, while the autonomic nervous system controls involuntary functions such as breathing and heart rate. Neither "bifurcated" nor "unsympathetic" are accurate descriptions of a nervous system.

The Somatic Nervous System Controls the Voluntary Movements of Skeletal