organs and by short postganglionic fibers
The component of the ANS that is characterized by ganglion located in or near effector organs is called the parasympathetic nervous system. The ganglia of the parasympathetic nervous system are located close to or within the target organs they innervate, allowing for direct and localized control of bodily functions. This branch of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for promoting rest, digestion, and relaxation.
Ganglia
In the peripheral nervous system, which is outside the central nervous system (CNS), collections of nerve cell bodies are called ganglia.
Sometimes the term ganglia is used as in the sympathetic and parasympathetic ganglia of the autonomic nervous system.
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) original answer by btbchris
The parasympathetic and sympathetic systems are branches of the autonomic nervous system.
The peripheral nervous system is the nervous system outside of the brain and spinal cord. The two categories belonging to the peripheral nervous system are nerves and ganglia.
The sympathetic chain which is part of the peripheral nervous system.
Yes, the PNS contains ganglia, cranial nerves, and spinal nerves.
Peripheral nerves.
Central and Peripheral nervous system.. further divided into sensory, motor and autonomic(sympathetic and parasympathetic)