Which of the following statements is not true? A. Sympathetic has extensive branching of preganglionic fibers; parasympathetic h
as minimal branching of preganglionic fibers. B. Sympathetic ganglia are within a few centimeters of the CNS; parasympathetic are close to visceral organs served. C. Sympathetic origin is craniosacral; parasympathetic is thoracolumbar. D. Sympathetic division has short preganglionic and long postganglionic fibers; parasympathetic has long preganglionic and short postganglionic fibers.
The parasympathetic nervous system originates from the craniosacral system, whereas the sympathetic nervous system originate from the vertebral column of the spine.
The sympathetic nervous system is activate during a "fight or flight" response, while the parasympathetic nervous system relaxes the body.