Somatic Nervous System

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The part of the peripheral nervous system that controls voluntary actions, it connects the skin, skeleton, and muscles

Real World Example

Imagine trying to coordinate a group of friends to meet up at a busy café where everyone has their own schedule and preferences. This situation is similar to the somatic nervous system, which organizes and manages the voluntary actions of your body by connecting the skin, skeleton, and muscles. Just as you communicate with your friends to agree on a meeting spot and time, the somatic nervous system sends messages from your brain to your muscles to perform actions like walking or picking up a cup, orchestrating how and when these actions happen.

Practice Version

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