The autonomic nervous system coordinates which of the following?
a. High-level cognitive function
b. Balance and affect
c. Internal organs of the body
d. Balance and equilibrium
C
The autonomic nervous system coordinates the internal environment of the body by the sympa-thetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. The other options are associated with the cerebral cortex; its function consists of determining intelligence, personality, and motor function.
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