What term refers to the sensory and motor neurons that connect the CNS to the rest of the body?

The correct term that refers to the sensory and motor neurons connecting the central nervous system (CNS) to the rest of the body is the peripheral nervous system. This system includes all the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord, which are responsible for transmitting information between the CNS and various parts of the body, including limbs and organs. It plays a critical role in relaying sensory information from the body back to the CNS, as well as carrying motor commands from the CNS to the muscles, enabling movement and responses to the environment.

The other options pertain to specific components or functions within the nervous system. The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord, serving as the main processing center for information. The somatic nervous system is a part of the peripheral nervous system specifically responsible for voluntary movements and the reflex arc. Meanwhile, the autonomic nervous system manages involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate and digestion, but does not primarily involve the direct control of movements or sensory input from the external environment in a conscious way.