somatic nervous system / autonomic nervous system definition
Somatic Nervous System. Sections. The somatic nervous system (SNS) is made up of nerves that are connected to skin, muscles and sensory organs (the eyes, ears, nose, skin, etc.). This system enables our voluntary control of muscles, as well as our reception of sights, sounds, sensations, tastes and smells.
The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is a division of the peripheral nervous system that influences the function of internal organs.