Control of the ANS Practice Problems

Sally walked into a bakery and was instantly captivated by the delightful scent of freshly baked bread. As a result, she noticed an increase in salivation and felt hunger pangs. These reactions can be explained in terms of:

Which reflex is commonly used as a neurological test and is elicited by stimulating cutaneous receptors in the sole of the foot?

Which division of the autonomic nervous system is primarily responsible for the “fight or flight” response?

Which of the following statements accurately describes the role of the hypothalamus in autonomic nervous system regulation?