The subdivision of the peripheral nervous system that is made up of all nerves carrying messages from the senses to the central nervous system and all nerves carrying messages from the central nervous system to skeletal muscles is called the __________
A) autonomic nervous system.
B) parasympathetic nervous system.
C) somatic nervous system.
D) central nervous system.

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The somatic nervous system is responsible for the voluntary movement of skeletal muscles as well as the relay of sensory information to the central nervous system. The autonomic nervous system controls involuntary movements of smooth and cardiac muscles, while the parasympathetic nervous system is a subdivision of the autonomic nervous system that regulates functions such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate. The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord, which receive, interpret, and respond to all incoming and outgoing information in the body.

The Subdivision of the Peripheral Nervous System That Is Made