Which one of the following is the example of the
action of the autonomous nervous system?
(a) Swallowing of food
(b) Pupillary reflex
(c) Peristalsis of the intestine
(d) Knee-jerk response

1 Answer

Answer :

c) Peristalsis of the intestine

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