The somatic nervous system includes the
A) autonomic nervous system and the spinal nerves.
B) peripheral nervous system.
C) sensory pathways.
D) cranial nerves and the spinal nerves.

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The somatic nervous system includes the cranial nerves and the spinal nerves, which are both part of the peripheral nervous system. The autonomic nervous system and sensory pathways are not part of the somatic nervous system.

The Somatic Nervous System Includes the