The cell bodies of the parasympathetic postganglionic neurons are located in the
A)brain only.
B)autonomic ganglia located very near or within the effectors.
C)brain and the spinal cord.
D)spinal cord only.
E)autonomic ganglia located far away from the effectors.

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The parasympathetic postganglionic neurons have their cell bodies located in autonomic ganglia that are very near or within the effectors. This allows for faster and more targeted responses in comparison to the sympathetic division, where the cell bodies are located in ganglia far away from the effectors.

The Cell Bodies of the Parasympathetic Postganglionic Neurons Are Located