In the sympathetic division of the ANS,

A. preganglionic fibers are generally longer than postganglionic fibers.
B. the preganglionic cell body is located in the lateral horn of the spinal cord.
C. an important characteristic is convergence of neurons.
D. preganglionic fibers emerge from the cervical portion of the spinal cord.
E. a single preganglionic fiber usually synapses with a single postganglionic fiber.


Answer: B

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