Which Neurotransmitter Is Released When the Parasympathetic System Is Activated

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which neurotransmitter is released when the parasympathetic system is activated?

• A) prostaglandin
• B) epinephrine
• C) norepinephrine.
• D) norepinephrine

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Definitions:

Dendrites

Branch-like extensions of neurons that receive signals from other neurons or sensory stimuli.

Axon

A long, slender projection of a nerve cell, or neuron, that typically conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.

Soma

The cell body of a neuron, containing the nucleus and metabolic machinery necessary for cell maintenance and function.

Intercalated Discs

Intercalated discs are specialized connections between cardiac muscle cells that facilitate the synchronized contraction of the heart.