Areas of the central nervous system (CNS) that modulate autonomic control include which one of the following?

A. Thalamus
B. Hypothalamus
C. Limbic system
D. Both A and B
E. A, B, and C


ANS: E
Rationale: The hypothalamus, thalamus, and limbic system modulate brainstem autonomic control.

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