Autonomic Neurons That Secrete the Neurotransmitter Acetylcholine

Question

Autonomic neurons that secrete the neurotransmitter acetylcholine:
A) are called adrenergic.
B) include all postganglionic neurons.
C) include all preganglionic neurons.
D) all sympathetic postganglionic neurons.

Accepted Answer

Autonomic neurons that secrete acetylcholine are referred to as cholinergic neurons. All preganglionic neurons in the autonomic nervous system, both sympathetic and parasympathetic, release acetylcholine.