Asked by Edwin Juarez on May 02, 2024

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The sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the ANS differ in the

A) length of the preganglionic and postganglionic axons.
B) location of the preganglionic cell bodies.
C) position of the ganglia where preganglionic and postganglionic neurons synapse.
D) All of the choices are correct.

Postganglionic Axons

The axons of neurons that conduct impulses away from a ganglion in the peripheral nervous system to a target organ.

Preganglionic Axons

Nerve fibers originating from the central nervous system that extend to a ganglion, transmitting impulses to postganglionic neurons.

Autonomic Nervous System

Nervous system composed of nerve fibers that send impulses from the central nervous system to smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and glands.

  • Gain insight into the constituent components and operations of the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions in the autonomic nervous system (ANS).
  • Understand the differences and similarities in receptor types across various parts of the ANS.
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Zybrea KnightMay 06, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
All of the choices are correct because the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) differ in the length of their preganglionic and postganglionic axons, the location of their preganglionic cell bodies, and the position of their ganglia.