Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Parasympathetic Division of the Autonomic

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system is false?

• A) Preganglionic neurons are located in the brain stem and sacral region of the spinal cord.
• B) Ganglionic neurons are located in ganglia within or near to effectors.
• C) Preganglionic fibers are relatively short and postganglionic fibers are relatively long.
• D) The actions of the parasympathetic division are more localized than those of the sympathetic division.
• E) The ganglionic neurons always release acetylcholine.

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