Figure 14- 3 ANS Pathway
Use Figure 14- 3 to answer the following questions:
-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 A and B
E) both A and C

Question

Figure 14- 3 ANS Pathway
Use Figure 14- 3 to answer the following questions:
-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 A and B 
E) both A and C

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Preganglionic neurons of the autonomic nervous system are located in the brain (specifically in the brainstem for cranial nerves) and in the lateral gray horns of the spinal cord (specifically in the thoracic and lumbar regions for the sympathetic division).