The system that carries nerve impulses back and forth between the central nervous system and the skeletal muscles, skin and sensory organs is called ___

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The somatic nervous system is the part of the peripheral nervous system associated with the voluntary control of body movements via skeletal muscles. The SNS connects external sensory organs through the brain to the muscles.

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I. The nerves carrying impulses from CNS to the peripheral system are Sensory nerves or Afferent nerves

II. The nerves carrying impulses from the peripheral system to CNS are Motor nerves or Efferent nerves

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IV. Motor system coordinates impulses towards effector organs.

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