Question

chapter 14 check your understanding question 7
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which of the following is responsible for the overall integration of the autonomic nervous system (ans)?
frontal lobe of the cerebral cortex
reticular formation
brain stem
hypothalamus
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Explanation:

To determine the answer, we analyze each option:

• The frontal lobe is more involved in higher - order cognitive functions like decision - making, not ANS integration.
• The reticular formation is mainly for arousal and consciousness, not ANS integration.
• The brain stem has some ANS control but not the overall integration.
• The hypothalamus is responsible for the overall integration of the autonomic nervous system as it regulates many autonomic functions like body temperature, hunger, and also coordinates the ANS.

Answer:

D. hypothalamus