Question

As you are walking on a beach, you pick up an odd-looking seashell that has a very rough texture. as you rub your fingers over the shell, sensory messages are communicated via the _____ nervous system to the central nervous system.

Answer 1

Answer: Somatic

Explanation:

The somatic nervous system is also defined as the part of nervous system which is voluntary.

It is generally associated with the voluntary control of the body movements by the help of skeletal system.

When the body shell of the odd-looking sea shell was touched then the sensations from the body was transferred to the central nervous system.

Answer 2

As you are walking on a beach, you pick up an odd-looking seashell that has a very rough texture. As you rub your fingers over the shell, sensory messages are communicated via the peripheral nervous system to the central nervous system. The peripheral nervous system consists of all the nerve fibers that branch from the spinal cord to reach the parts of the body like the hands, legs, skin, etc.