How do parasympathetic nerves differ from sympathetic nerves?
A. Parasympathetic nerves cannot be individually stimulated, whereas sympathetic nerves can.
B. Parasympathetic nerves innervate blood vessels, whereas sympathetic nerves do not.
C. Parasympathetic nerves are less active than sympathetic nerves during periods of rest.
D. Parasympathetic nerves do not release the neurotransmitter norepinephrine, whereas sympathetic nerves do.
Answer: D
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