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MDCAT Biology QUESTION #7782
Question 1

Which function is NOT controlled by the autonomic nervous system?

  • Cardiac muscle contraction
  • Salivation
  • Smooth muscle contraction
  • Thoughts and emotions✔️
Correct Answer Explanation

Autonomic (sympathetic/parasympathetic) controls involuntary functions: heart rate, digestion, salivation, smooth muscle. Thoughts and emotions are controlled by the central nervous system (cerebrum/limbic system).