Question

multiple choice question
indicate where preganglionic fibers of the parasympathetic ganglia synapse:
near or within the target organ
in the cerebral cortex
in the brainstem
along the sides of the vertebral column

Explanation:

Preganglionic fibers of the parasympathetic ganglia synapse near or within the target organ. This is a key anatomical - physiological characteristic of the parasympathetic nervous system. In contrast, preganglionic fibers of the sympathetic nervous system often synapse in ganglia along the sides of the vertebral column. The cerebral cortex and brainstem are not the sites of synapse for parasympathetic preganglionic fibers in this context.

Answer:

near or within the target organ