Question

Level I: Reviewing Facts and Terms (Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension)

Which functions are controlled through the autonomic nervous system?
1. blood pressure
2. heart rate
3. water balance
4. temperature regulation
A) 1 and 2
B) 1 and 3
C) 1, 2, 3
D) 2, 3, 4
E) 1, 2, 3, 4

Answer 1

The autonomic nervous system controls blood pressure regulation, heart rate, water balance, and temperature regulation. Hence, all the options listed (1, 2, 3, and 4) are controlled by the ANS.

Step-by-step explanation:

Autonomic Nervous System Functions

Which functions are controlled through the autonomic nervous system? The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is responsible for the involuntary control of body functions, working primarily to maintain homeostasis. Among the functions it controls are:

• Blood pressure regulation
• Control of heart rate
• Water balance or fluid balance
• Body temperature regulation

Therefore, the correct answer is E) 1, 2, 3, 4, indicating that all the listed functions are controlled by the ANS.