what do the somatic and autonomic nervous system do? (At least 5 points of each )
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Somatic nervous system
The somatic nervous system is part of the peripheral nervous system. Majorfunctions of the somatic nervous systeminclude voluntary movement of the muscles and organs and reflex movements. In the process of voluntary movement, sensory neurons carry impulses to the brain and the spinal cord.
Autonomic nervous system
The autonomic nervous system is a control system that acts largely unconsciously and regulates bodily functions such as the heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, pupillary response, urination, and sexual arousal.[2] This system is the primary mechanism in control of the fight-or-flight response.
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