The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system
A)utilizes norepinephrine as a postganglionic neurotransmitter.
B)has a relatively short preganglionic neuron.
C)utilizes acetylcholine as a preganglionic neurotransmitter.
D)includes the adrenal medulla.

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The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system primarily uses acetylcholine as a neurotransmitter for both its preganglionic and postganglionic neurons, distinguishing it from the sympathetic division which uses norepinephrine as a postganglionic neurotransmitter in many cases.

The Parasympathetic Division of the Autonomic Nervous System