The division of the peripheral nervous system that carries signals to voluntary muscles is the:

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The somatic system is responsible for carrying signals from the central nervous system to voluntary muscles, allowing for conscious control of movement. The autonomic system, on the other hand, controls involuntary functions such as heart rate and digestion. The sympathetic and parasympathetic systems are both part of the autonomic system, but they regulate different responses (e.g. fight or flight vs. rest and digest). Therefore, the correct choice is A, somatic system.

The Division of the Peripheral Nervous System That Carries Signals