Which of the following is NOT a bodily function controlled by nerve impulses?

A) Generation of thought processes
B) Muscle contraction
C) Problem solving and other higher mental functions
D) Responses to various stimuli
E) All of these are functions controlled by nerve impulses.

All of the options listed (generation of thought processes, muscle contraction, problem solving and other higher mental functions, responses to various stimuli) are indeed functions controlled by nerve impulses. The nervous system plays a crucial role in both physical actions like muscle movement and cognitive functions such as thinking and problem-solving.