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

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Increased heart rate when you see a person you fear is an example of higher-level control of autonomic function because it involves conscious input from the brain, specifically the fear response triggered by the amygdala. The other options are examples of reflexive autonomic responses that do not involve conscious control.

Which of the Following Would Be an Example of Higher-Level