A student nurse is learning about a medication that affects the autonomic nervous system. When instructing the student about the effects of this medication, the nurse will begin by explaining the basic structures of this system. What does this include? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

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The autonomic nervous system is primarily composed of the preganglionic neuron, the postganglionic neuron, and the synaptic cleft. These structures are key in transmitting nerve signals. Norepinephrine and dopamine are neurotransmitters, not structural components of the system.

A Student Nurse Is Learning About a Medication That Affects