Question

Difference between somatic and visceral reflex arcs

Answer 1

Somatic and visceral neurons are both sensory neurons that send AP (action potentials) to the CNS (Central Nervous System). They send INFORMATION to the CNS and both usually have a unipolar shape, not much difference there. The functional difference is that somatic neurons transmit information from the skin or skeletal muscles to the central nervous system while the visceral neurons transmit information from the internal organs to the central nervous system.

So, the difference is in where they receive and send signals from.