The afferent pathways of the autonomic nervous system:
A) stimulate the fight-or-flight response.
B) maintain normal resting activity.
C) carry feedback information to integrating centers in the brain.
D) do both A and B.

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The afferent pathways of the autonomic nervous system carry feedback information to integrating centers in the brain, allowing for regulation of autonomic output to maintain homeostasis. They do not directly stimulate the fight-or-flight response, although this can be activated in response to other stimuli detected by the afferent pathways. Similarly, while maintaining normal resting activity is a function of autonomic output, the afferent pathways are not directly involved in this process.

The Afferent Pathways of the Autonomic Nervous System