The somatic nervous system consists of nerve fibers that connect the CNS to the ________, whereas the autonomic nervous system consists of fibers that connect the ________.

A. heart and intestines; CNS to the cardiac and smooth muscles
B. skin and skeletal muscles; brain to the spinal cord
C. visceral organs; CNS to the skin and skeletal muscles
D. skin and skeletal muscles; CNS to the visceral organs


Answer: D

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