MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In contrast to the somatic nervous system, the autonomic nervous system:
A
Has two motor neurons
B
Has both afferent and efferent fibers
C
Has centers in the brain and spinal cord
D
Has two afferent neurons
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: In contrast to the somatic nervous system, the autonomic nervous system uses a two efferent neuron chain. The autonomic nervous system has efferent neurons-namely the preganglionic and the postganglionic neurons.

Detailed explanation-2: -The names of the two motor neurons of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) are: Preganglionic neuron which is found in the spinal cord or brain stem, Postganglionic neuron which is found in structures called ganglia.

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