ANATOMY APR+PHILS F/HUMAN ANATOMY(LL)
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Chapter 18, Problem 8MC
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Preganglionic nerves are located in the brain stem, and postganglionic nerves are located outside the central nervous system. These nerves help in the transmission of nerve impulse.
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