What are the three main anatomical differences between the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer:
Sympathetic Parasympathetic
Originate in the thoracic and lumbar regions of the spinal cord Originate in the hindbrain or in the sacral region of the spinal cord
Ganglia are found in a chain that runs close to the spinal cord Ganglia are located close to the effector organ
Single preganglionic neuron synapses with 10 or more postganglionic neurons Preganglionic neuron synapses with three or fewer postganglionic neurons
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