The parasympathetic nervous system

a. has long preganglionic fibers that end on terminal ganglia, which lie in or near the effector organ
b. dominates in quiet, relaxed situations
c. releases a postganglionic neurotransmitter that binds with muscarinic receptors
d. has neurons that display nicotinic receptors
e. has all of the above characteristics


E

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