Question

Which of the following regulates the autonomic nervous system?

• A. Medulla
• B. Pon
• C. Hypothalamus
• D. Spinal cord

Answer 1

The correct option is C Hypothalamus

• The autonomic nervous system is a control system that acts largely unconsciously and regulates bodily functions such as the heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, pupillary response, urination, and sexual arousal.
• Within the brain, the autonomic nervous system is regulated by the hypothalamus.
• Autonomic functions include control of respiration, cardiac regulation (the cardiac control centre), vasomotor activity (the vasomotor centre), and certain reflex actions such as coughing, sneezing, swallowing and vomiting. Hence, Hypothalamus regulates the autonomic nervous system.

So, the correct answer is 'Hypothalamus'.