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What do the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems share in common?

A. Both systems trigger the same motor response in target organs.
B. Both systems have short preganglionic neurons and long postganglionic neurons.
C. Both systems are called the "rest and digest" division of the autonomic nervous system (ANS).
D. Both systems are divisions of the autonomic nervous system.



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Final answer:

The parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems both have short preganglionic neurons and long postganglionic neurons and play opposing roles in physiological responses.


Explanation:

Both systems have short preganglionic neurons and long postganglionic neurons. The parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems share this common anatomical feature. The parasympathetic system is involved in the "rest and digest" response while the sympathetic system activates the "fight or flight" response.


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