Preganglionic Neurons of the Autonomic Nervous System Are Located in

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Multiple Choice

Preganglionic neurons of the autonomic nervous system are located in

• A) the brain.
• B) the lateral gray horns of the spinal cord.
• C) the posterior gray horns of the spinal cord.
• D) both the brainstem and the lateral gray horns of the spinal cord.
• E) the cerebrum.

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Definitions:

Tertiary Circular Reaction

A cognitive development stage in babies between 12 and 18 months where they experiment with new behaviors to see results, showing an early form of trial-and-error learning.

Sensorimotor

The first stage of Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, from birth to roughly 2 years, where infants understand the world through their actions and sensory experiences.

Secondary Circular Reaction

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where infants repeat actions that are pleasurable or produce interesting results, typically occurring from 4 to 8 months of age.

Primary Circular Reaction

An early developmental stage where infants repeat an action that they accidentally discovered, focusing on their own body.