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Identify a Difference Between Parasympathetic Nerves and Sympathetic Nerves

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Identify a difference between parasympathetic nerves and sympathetic nerves.


A) Parasympathetic nerves are more active during periods of intense stress, whereas sympathetic nerves are more active during periods of rest.
B) Parasympathetic nerves originate from the brain and the spinal cord, whereas sympathetic nerves originate from the thoracic and lumbar spinal nerves.
C) Parasympathetic nerves innervate blood vessels, whereas sympathetic nerves innervate skeletal muscles.
D) Parasympathetic nerves release the neurotransmitter adrenaline, whereas sympathetic nerves release the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.

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