Which of the following is true regarding the autonomic nervous system?
A) It controls skeletal muscle contraction.
B) It has no ganglia along its nerves.
C) It uses the neurotransmitter acetylcholine exclusively.
D) Its denervation would cause hypersensitivity.
E) It usually controls conscious actions.

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Denervation (loss of nerve supply) of the autonomic nervous system would cause hypersensitivity because the body will not be able to regulate the function of the organs that the autonomic nervous system controls, leading to abnormal responses to stimuli. A, B, C, and E are all incorrect statements about the autonomic nervous system.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Autonomic Nervous