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

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The somatic nervous system is responsible for carrying signals to the voluntary muscles. The autonomic nervous system controls involuntary actions such as heart rate and digestion. The sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions are part of the autonomic nervous system and control responses to stress and relaxation respectively. Therefore, choices B, C, and D are incorrect.

The Division of the Peripheral Nervous System That Carries Signals