This figure compares the organization of the somatic motor system and the autonomic nervous system. Identify structure "D" on the above diagram.

A. Effector organ (smooth muscle of GI tract)
B. Somatic motor neuron
C. Postganglionic neuron
D. Autonomic ganglion
E. Preganglionic neuron


Answer: D

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