The diameter of bronchioles varies under the control of _____ neurons, which cause the diameter to _____. the diameter of bronchioles varies under the control of _____ neurons, which cause the diameter to _____. autonomic; constrict under parasympathetic control and dilate under sympathetic control autonomic; dilate under parasympathetic control and constrict under sympathetic control parasympathetic; either increase or decrease, depending upon the type of receptor present sympathetic; either increase or decrease, depending upon the type of receptor present