The parasympathetic nervous system is characterized by

A. the absence of preganglionic fibers.
B. the absence of postganglionic axons.
C. short postganglionic axons near the organs they innervate.
D. short preganglionic axons near the spinal cord.
E. long postganglionic axons.


C

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