Which of the following is a characteristic of the autonomic nervous system?

A) controls smooth and cardiac muscles
B) uses acetylcholine exclusively
C) voluntary control usually
D) only one nerve fiber from the CNS to effector


Ans: A) controls smooth and cardiac muscles

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