The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system
A) is involved in vegetative activities, such as digestion, urination, and defecation.
B) has postganglionic cell bodies in terminal ganglia, located either near or within target organs.
C) has both preganglionic and postganglionic neurons that secrete acetylcholine.
D) has preganglionic cell bodies located in cranial and sacral areas.
E) has all of these characteristics.

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All of the listed characteristics describe the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system. It is involved in vegetative activities, has postganglionic cell bodies in terminal ganglia, has both preganglionic and postganglionic neurons that secrete acetylcholine, and has preganglionic cell bodies located in cranial and sacral areas.

The Parasympathetic Division of the Autonomic Nervous System