Which of the Following Statements About the Autonomic Nervous System

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the autonomic nervous system is NOT true?

• A)The autonomic nervous system regulates the activities of cardiac and smooth muscle and glands.
• B)The sympathetic nervous system deals with "fight-or-flight" responses.
• C)The functions of the autonomic system are generally involuntary and subconscious.
• D)The parasympathetic nervous system promotes actions associated with relaxation.
• E)The neurotransmitter associated with the parasympathetic system is norepinephrine.

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