Which of the following is not a characteristic of the parasympathetic division of the ANS?

A. It has short preganglionic fibers.
B. It has short postganglionic fibers.
C. The terminal ganglia are very close to or within their target organs.
D. Its effects are local.
E. It originates in the craniosacral regions of the CNS.


Answer: A

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