The Parasympathetic Nervous System

question 131

Multiple Choice

The parasympathetic nervous system

• A)has long preganglionic fibers that end on terminal ganglia, which lie in or near the effector organ
• B)dominates in quiet, relaxed situations
• C)releases a postganglionic neurotransmitter that binds with muscarinic receptors
• D)has neurons that display nicotinic receptors
• E)has all of the above characteristics

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