Question

Read each description below regarding the the cns control of the ans. then click and drag each into the appropriate category based on which region of the cns is controlling each scenario

Answer 1

Cerebral cortex
1. Emotion can invoke an autonomic response.
2. Sexual thoughts or image which can increase blood flow to the genitals.

Hypothalamus.
1. It activates the flight or fight response.
2. It is the major control of ANS.
3. It is the integrating center for thermoregulation.

Brainstem.
1. It is integrating centers for reflexes which control heart rate and blood pressure.
2. It is the integrating center for pupillary reflex

Spinal cord
1. It is the integrating center for urination, erection, defecation and ejaculation reflexes.