The Two Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System

question 80

Multiple Choice

The two divisions of the autonomic nervous system

• A) use preganglionic and postganglionic neurons to innervate skeletal muscle.
• B) contain autonomic ganglia to house ganglionic neurons.
• C) are voluntary.
• D) are composed of PNS structures only.
• E) function only during sleep.

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