Question

which of the following would be an example of higher - level control of autonomic function? dilation of the pupils when you enter a dark room increased salivation when you smell food that appeals to you a violent coughing attack in response to an irritant gagging on food that does not appeal to you increased heart rate when you see a person you fear

Explanation:

• Dilation of pupils in dark room: A simple autonomic reflex (part of the autonomic nervous system's basic function, not higher - level control).
• Increased salivation at appealing food smell: A basic autonomic response related to the digestive system's preparation (not higher - level).
• Violent cough at irritant: A protective reflex (basic autonomic response).
• Gagging on unappealing food: A reflex to prevent ingestion of potentially harmful substances (basic).
• Increased heart rate at seeing a feared person: Involves higher - level brain processing (emotional centers in the brain like the amygdala and prefrontal cortex influencing the autonomic nervous system).

Answer:

increased heart rate when you see a person you fear