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

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Higher-level control of autonomic function involves the brain's influence on autonomic responses, often through emotional or cognitive processes. Seeing a person you fear and experiencing an increased heart rate is an example of this, as it involves the brain's interpretation of fear affecting autonomic function.

Which of the Following Would Be an Example of Higher-