Select the CNS structure(s) that can influence autonomic activity.
A) medulla
B) hypothalamus
C) spinal cord
D) all of these
E) medulla and hypothalamus

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The medulla, hypothalamus, and spinal cord all play roles in influencing autonomic activity, making "all of these" the correct choice. The medulla regulates vital autonomic functions like heart rate and respiration, the hypothalamus integrates autonomic functions with endocrine and behavioral responses, and the spinal cord contains pathways that mediate autonomic reflexes.

Select the CNS Structure(s) That Can Influence Autonomic Activity