Which of the Following Would Be an Example of Higher-Level

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be an example of higher-level control of autonomic function?

• A) gagging on food that does not appeal to you
• B) a violent coughing attack in response to an irritant
• C) increased heart rate when you see a person you fear
• D) dilation of the pupils when you enter a dark room
• E) increased salivation when you smell food that appeals to you

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Definitions:

Event

An occurrence or outcome in a statistical experiment or study that can be distinctly identified.

Probability

A measure of the likelihood that an event will occur, often quantified as a number between 0 and 1.

Relative Frequency

The ratio of the number of times a value occurs compared to the total number of observations.

New Supermarket

A recently established retail store that specializes in selling a wide range of foods and household products.