Cerebral cortex
1. Emotion can invoke an autonomic response.
2. Sexual thoughts or image which can increase blood flow to the genitals.
Hypothalamus.
1. It activates the flight or fight response.
2. It is the major control of ANS.
3. It is the integrating center for thermoregulation.
Brainstem.
1. It is integrating centers for reflexes which control heart rate and blood pressure.
2. It is the integrating center for pupillary reflex
Spinal cord
1. It is the integrating center for urination, erection, defecation and ejaculation reflexes.
