Question

which of the following is not characteristic of the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system? multiple choice preganglionic neurons tend to be long, with the ganglion located in or near the effector target tissue(s). preganglionic neurons are short and synapse in ganglia located near the spinal cord. preganglionic neurons release acetylcholine at synapses with postganglionic neurons. postganglionic neurons release norepinephrine at their neuroeffector junctions. postganglionic neuron cell bodies are located in the collateral chain ganglia (sympathetic trunk).

Explanation:

In the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system, preganglionic neurons are short and synapse in ganglia located near the spinal cord, not long with ganglion in or near effector target tissues. Preganglionic neurons release acetylcholine at synapses with postganglionic neurons, postganglionic neurons release norepinephrine at their neuroeffector junctions, and postganglionic neuron cell bodies are located in the collateral chain ganglia (sympathetic trunk).

Answer:

Preganglionic neurons tend to be long, with the ganglion located in or near the effector target tissue(s)