2. Which of the following is not a role of the somatic system? O collects information from the skin O involuntary muscle movements (i.e., heartbeat) O to interact with the environment O sensory information

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2. Which of the following is not a role of the somatic system?
O collects information from the skin
involuntary muscle movements (i.e., heartbeat)
O to interact with the environment
O sensory information
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The main function of the somatic nervous system is to connect the central nervous system with the organs and the muscles in the body. The central nervous system consists of the brain and the spinal cord.

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