Question

An example of autonomous nervous system is

• A. Swallowing food
• B. Pillary reflex
• C. Peristalsis of intestine
• D. Knee-jerk response

Answer 1

The correct option is C Peristalsis of intestine

The autonomic nervous system controls the coordinated and involuntary movements of the body. The peristalsis of the intestine is an involuntary visceral movement which is controlled by the autonomic nervous system.

A. Swallowing of food initially is controlled by the somatic nervous system.

B. Pupillary reflex is an unconditioned reflex.

C. Peristalsis of the intestine is controlled by the autonomic nervous system.

D. The knee-jerk response is a monosynaptic reflex action.

Hence, the correct answer is 'Peristalsis of intestine'.