Which of the following is a key difference between the somatic and autonomic nervous systems?

Only the autonomic system uses neurons

The somatic system controls unconscious processes

The autonomic system controls voluntary muscles

The somatic system controls voluntary muscle

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The key difference between the somatic and autonomic nervous systems is that the somatic system controls voluntary muscles. The somatic nervous system is responsible for the voluntary control of body movements, while the autonomic nervous system regulates involuntary functions like heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.