Which of the Following Does Not Characterize the Sympathetic Nervous

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does not characterize the sympathetic nervous system?

• A) It promotes responses that prepare the body for strenuous physical activity.
• B) It has some afferent fibers.
• C) Most of its postganglionic neurons are adrenergic.
• D) Its effects may be excitatory or inhibitory.
• E) It has some afferent fibers and most of its postganglionic neurons are adrenergic.

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