Preganglionic Neurons of the Autonomic Nervous System are Located In

Question

Preganglionic neurons of the autonomic nervous system are located in
A) the brain.
B) the lateral gray horns of the spinal cord.
C) the posterior gray horns of the spinal cord.
D) both the brainstem and the lateral gray horns of the spinal cord.
E) the cerebrum.

Accepted Answer

Preganglionic neurons of the autonomic nervous system are located both in the brainstem (for the cranial nerves) and the lateral gray horns of the spinal cord (for the spinal nerves). Therefore, option D is the correct answer.