Which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature of the sympathetic nervous system?
A)It promotes responses that prepare the body for strenuous physical activity.
B)It is part of the autonomic nervous system.
C) It has norepinephrine as its postganglionic neurotransmitter.
D) It is always excitatory (i.e., it increases the activity in every tissue it innervates).

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The sympathetic nervous system is not always excitatory. In some cases, it may have inhibitory effects on certain tissues, such as the gastrointestinal tract.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic Feature of the Sympathetic