Long, Unmyelinated Axons Leaving the ANS Ganglia are Called ________

Question

Long, unmyelinated axons leaving the ANS ganglia are called ________ fibers.
A) ganglionic
B) preganglionic
C) excitatory
D) postganglionic
E) inhibitory

Accepted Answer

Long, unmyelinated axons leaving the ANS ganglia are called postganglionic fibers. Preganglionic fibers are the short, myelinated axons that synapse with the ganglion cells. Ganglionic fibers and the terms excitatory and inhibitory are not specific to the ANS.