An autonomic pathway from the CNS to an effector consists of:
A)two preganglionic neurons, one sensory and one motor
B)two postganglionic neurons, both motor
C)a sensory preganglionic neuron and a motor postganglionic neuron
D)a preganglionic neuron and a postganglionic neuron, both motor

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An autonomic pathway from the CNS to an effector consists of a preganglionic neuron that originates in the CNS and a postganglionic neuron that connects to the target organ or tissue. Both preganglionic and postganglionic neurons are motor neurons. Therefore, the correct choice is D.

An Autonomic Pathway from the CNS to an Effector Consists