Select all that are examples of how autonomic reflexes help maintain homeostasis.
A) Decreasing blood pressure
B) Emptying of the bladder
C) Initiating defecation
D) Preventing overstretching of skeletal muscles

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Autonomic reflexes help maintain homeostasis by regulating involuntary body functions. Decreasing blood pressure (A) is a response to maintain cardiovascular stability. Emptying of the bladder (B) and initiating defecation (C) are processes that eliminate waste, contributing to internal balance. Preventing overstretching of skeletal muscles (D) is not an autonomic reflex but rather a somatic reflex.

Select All That Are Examples of How Autonomic Reflexes Help