After a large meal the autonomic nervous system is very active. Describe the correct neural pathway and correctly identify which neurotransmitter is released at the effector(s).
A) pre-ganglionic neuron - ganglion in or near the effector - post-ganglionic neuron - effector: ACh
B) pre-ganglionic neuron - ganglion distant from the effector - post-ganglionic neuron - effector: Ach
C) pre-ganglionic neuron - ganglion in or near the effector - post-ganglionic neuron - effector: NE
D) pre-ganglionic neuron - ganglion distant from the effector - post-ganglionic neuron - effector: NE

Question

After a large meal the autonomic nervous system is very active. Describe the correct neural pathway and correctly identify which neurotransmitter is released at the effector(s).
A) pre-ganglionic neuron -> ganglion in or near the effector -> post-ganglionic neuron -> effector: ACh
B) pre-ganglionic neuron -> ganglion distant from the effector -> post-ganglionic neuron -> effector: Ach
C) pre-ganglionic neuron -> ganglion in or near the effector -> post-ganglionic neuron -> effector: NE
D) pre-ganglionic neuron -> ganglion distant from the effector -> post-ganglionic neuron -> effector: NE

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct neural pathway for the autonomic nervous system is pre-ganglionic neuron -> ganglion in or near the effector -> post-ganglionic neuron -> effector. The neurotransmitter released at the effector is ACh. This is true for both the parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system.

After a Large Meal the Autonomic Nervous System Is Very