Which of the Following Is Not a Characteristic of the Parasympathetic

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the parasympathetic division of the ANS?

• A) Its effects are local.
• B) The terminal ganglia are very close to or within their target organs.
• C) It originates in the craniosacral regions of the CNS.
• D) It has short preganglionic fibers.
• E) It has short postganglionic fibers.

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