somatic nervous systems

A form of somatic nervous system — The part of the peripheral nervous system that transmits signals from the central nervous system to skeletal muscles, and from receptors of external stimuli, thereby mediating sight, hearing and touch.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of somatic nervous system
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