In the case of autonomic innervation of most organs, the two divisions of the autonomic nervous system
A) work in opposition to each other.
B) have the same effect, though one is stronger.
C) use noradrenaline as the chief neurotransmitter.
D) use acetylcholine as the chief neurotransmitter.
E) slow down the activity of target cells.

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The two divisions of the autonomic nervous system, the sympathetic and parasympathetic, typically work in opposition to each other to maintain homeostasis. For example, the sympathetic division might accelerate heart rate, while the parasympathetic slows it down.

In the Case of Autonomic Innervation of Most Organs, the Two