After a Large Meal the Autonomic Nervous System Is Very

question 41

Multiple Choice

After a large meal the autonomic nervous system is very active. Describe the correct neural pathway and correctly identify which neurotransmitter is released at the effector(s) .

• A) pre-ganglionic neuron -> ganglion in or near the effector -> post-ganglionic neuron -> effector: ACh
• B) pre-ganglionic neuron -> ganglion distant from the effector -> post-ganglionic neuron -> effector: Ach
• C) pre-ganglionic neuron -> ganglion in or near the effector -> post-ganglionic neuron -> effector: NE
• D) pre-ganglionic neuron -> ganglion distant from the effector -> post-ganglionic neuron -> effector: NE

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