The parasympathetic nervous system is characterized by

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


Answer: D

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