Biology Nervous Coordination KMU 2024
PMDC Verified Question 11 of 86
The following function/activity is NOT controlled by the autonomic nervous system:
A
Thoughts and emotions
B
Smooth muscles contraction
C
Cardiac muscles contraction
D
Salivation
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Propolis Cognitive Error Autopsy

Official Correct Choice:
Option A: Thoughts and emotions
Concept:

The autonomic nervous system handles background life-support processes, completely devoid of conscious effort.

Solution:

  • Thoughts and emotions are high-level cognitive and limbic functions that occur within the central nervous system (cerebral cortex and limbic system). They are not executed or controlled by the efferent peripheral pathways of the Autonomic Nervous System.


Why other options are incorrect:

  • Smooth muscle, Cardiac muscle, and Salivation (glands): These are all classic, involuntary target effectors managed directly by the sympathetic and parasympathetic branches of the ANS.

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