Match each division of the autonomic nervous system with its function.
a.sympathetic division
b.parasympathetic division
-Which statement about the autonomic nervous system is correct?
A) Autonomic pathways consist of a single nerve fiber leading from the spinal cord to the target organ.
B) Autonomic pathways operate under voluntary control.
C) Autonomic pathways innervate skeletal muscle.
D) Autonomic pathways secrete both acetylcholine and norepinephrine as neurotransmitters.

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Autonomic pathways can secrete both acetylcholine and norepinephrine as neurotransmitters, depending on whether the pathway is part of the sympathetic or parasympathetic division. Acetylcholine is typically associated with parasympathetic responses, while norepinephrine is associated with sympathetic responses.

Match Each Division of the Autonomic Nervous System with Its