The Parasympathetic Nervous System Is Characterized by

question 25

Multiple Choice

The parasympathetic nervous system is characterized by

• A) the absence of preganglionic fibers.
• B) the absence of postganglionic axons.
• C) short postganglionic axons near the organs they innervate.
• D) short preganglionic axons near the spinal cord.
• E) long postganglionic axons.

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