Most Sympathetic Effector Junctions Release Norepinephrine but a Significant Number

question 195

Multiple Choice

Most sympathetic effector junctions release norepinephrine but a significant number release acetylcholine instead. Which of these is an example of an organ of the cholinergic type?

• A) the heart
• B) the salivary glands
• C) a blood vessel in the skin
• D) a sweat gland
• E) the liver

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