Question

Where are ganglia of the parasympathetic division located?

a. in or near effector organs
b. in chains on either side the spinal column
c. within the medullas of endocrine glands
d. near major arteries just as they exit the aorta

Answer 1

The ganglia of the parasympathetic division are located in or near effector organs.

Step-by-step explanation:

The ganglia of the parasympathetic division are located a. in or near effector organs. Neurons from particular nuclei in the brain stem or from the lateral horn of the sacral spinal cord (preganglionic neurons) project to terminal ganglia located close to or within the wall of target effectors. These ganglia are often referred to as intramural ganglia when they are found within the walls of the target organ.