Question

the nerves of the somatic nervous system connects to which two parts of the body? a. motor muscles and chemical receptors b. heart muscles and sensory receptors c. cranial muscles and motor receptors d. skeletal muscles and sensory receptors please select the best answer from the choices provided
a
b
c
d

Explanation:

The somatic nervous system is part of the peripheral nervous system. It is responsible for voluntary movements and sensory input. It connects to skeletal muscles (for voluntary motor control) and sensory receptors (to receive sensory information like touch, sight, etc.). Option A: Chemical receptors are not the main connection of the somatic nervous system, and "motor muscles" is not the correct term (skeletal muscles are the target for voluntary movement). Option B: Heart muscles are controlled by the autonomic nervous system, not somatic. Option C: "Cranial muscles" is too narrow, and "motor receptors" is incorrect terminology. Option D correctly identifies skeletal muscles (for motor output) and sensory receptors (for sensory input) as the connections of the somatic nervous system.

Answer:

D. skeletal muscles and sensory receptors