Which of the following is not a characteristic of the parasympathetic division of the ANS?
A. Its effects are local.
B. It originates in the craniosacral regions of the CNS.
C. It has short preganglionic fibers.
D. The terminal ganglia are very close to or within their target organs.
E. It has short postganglionic fibers.
Answer: C
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