7. Somatic and ANS
Controls voluntary body movements by connecting the brain and spinal cord (CNS) to skeletal muscles, allowing conscious actions like walking or talking, and also manages voluntary sensory input from skin, muscles, and senses. It operates via sensory (afferent) nerves bringing info to the CNS and motor (efferent) nerves sending commands to muscles, handling both intentional actions and rapid reflex arcs (like pulling your hand from heat