The axons of preganglionic neurons in the sympathetic system tend to be _______, while those in the parasympathetic system tend to be _______.

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The sympathetic system's preganglionic axons are typically short because the ganglia are located close to the spinal cord, whereas the parasympathetic system's preganglionic axons are long because the ganglia are located near or within the target organs.

The Axons of Preganglionic Neurons in the Sympathetic System Tend