The parasympathetic nervous system releases acetylcholine and is also known as the:

A) catecholaminic nervous system
B) cholinergic nervous system
C) cholinergic blocking system
D) sympathomimetic system


B) cholinergic nervous system
The parasympathetic nervous system, also known as the cholinergic nervous system, releases the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.

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