Most preganglionic fibers in thesympathetic nervous systemsynapse withSelect one:a. maximum 5 postganglionicneuronsb. somatic neuronsC. parasympathetic neuronsd. at least 20 postganglionicneurons

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Chapter15: The Autonomic Nervous System

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Most preganglionic fibers in the
sympathetic nervous system
synapse with
Select one:
a. maximum 5 postganglionic
neurons
b. somatic neurons
C. parasympathetic neurons
d. at least 20 postganglionic
neurons

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