All pre-ganglionic neurons use ____ as their neurotransmitter as do the post-ganglionic neurons of the parasympathetic branch.

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All pre-ganglionic neurons in the autonomic nervous system use acetylcholine as their neurotransmitter. This includes both the sympathetic and parasympathetic branches. However, the post-ganglionic neurons of the sympathetic branch primarily use norepinephrine as their neurotransmitter, while the post-ganglionic neurons of the parasympathetic branch primarily use acetylcholine.

All Pre-Ganglionic Neurons Use ____ as Their Neurotransmitter as Do