The parasympathetic nervous system is characterized by
A) peripheral ganglia near the spinal cord, and long postganglionic fibers.
B) peripheral ganglia near the organs, and short postganglionic fibers.
C) peripheral ganglia near the spinal cord, and short postganglionic fibers.
D) peripheral ganglia near the organs, and long postganglionic fibers.

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The parasympathetic nervous system has ganglia located near or within the organs they innervate, resulting in short postganglionic fibers.

The Parasympathetic Nervous System Is Characterized by