Diminished Release of Acetylcholine from Preganglionic Sympathetic Neurons Would

question 93

Multiple Choice

Diminished release of acetylcholine from preganglionic sympathetic neurons would:

• A) increase the activity of postganglionic sympathetic neurons.
• B) reduce the activity of postganglionic sympathetic neurons.
• C) decrease the activity of postganglionic parasympathetic neurons.
• D) represent a general decline of autonomic nervous system activity.

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