Acetylcholine is the chemical neurotransmitter for the ________ nervous system.
A) parasympathetic
B) sympathetic
C) peripheral
D) None of the above

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Acetylcholine is the primary neurotransmitter for the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for controlling rest and digestion functions in the body. It is not the neurotransmitter for the sympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for the fight or flight response, nor is it exclusively for the peripheral nervous system, which includes both the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions.

Acetylcholine Is the Chemical Neurotransmitter for the ________ Nervous System