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.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A branch of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and promoting "rest and digest" responses.

Postganglionic Axons

The axons of neurons that relay signals from the autonomic ganglia to the target organs in the peripheral nervous system.

Preganglionic Fibers

Nerve fibers that extend from the central nervous system to the ganglia in the autonomic nervous system.