Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)

1. The basic function of the parasympathetic nervous system is to maintain homeostasis when the body is at rest.

2. The sympathetic nervous system, or craniosacral division, involves four cranial nerves and sacral nerves S2 - S4.

3. Both preganglionic and postganglionic parasympathetic neurons release acetylcholine at their synapses.


1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE

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