Because they have to reach from the base of the spine to the end of the foot.
Yes, the parasympathetic division typically has long preganglionic axons and short ganglionic axons. The ganglia of the parasympathetic division are typically located near or within the target organ, leading to short postganglionic axons.
axons
The three main parts of a neuron are the soma (cell body), the axons, the long trailing output of a neuron and the dendrite or dendritic tree. Almost all neurons have axons, but not all axons have a dendritic tree.
The three main parts of a neuron are the soma (cell body), the axons, the long trailing output of a neuron and the dendrite or dendritic tree. Almost all neurons have axons, but not all axons have a dendritic tree.
The long and connected part.
Axons are long projections of nerve cells that make up nerves. Nerves are bundles of axons transmitting information between the brain, spinal cord, and other parts of the body. Axons are responsible for carrying electrical impulses from one nerve cell to another, allowing for the communication necessary for proper functioning of the nervous system.
Axons can vary significantly in length depending on the type of neuron. In humans, some axons, like those of motor neurons that extend from the spinal cord to the toes, can measure over a meter long. In contrast, other axons can be just a fraction of a millimeter. Overall, the length of an axon is adapted to the specific functions and distances required by the neuron it serves.
Axons are nerve fibers which extend as long, slender projections from nerve cells. They transmit electrical and electrochemical signals across the gap at a junction(synapse) between them and the other cell.
Unmyelinated axons have slower conduction velocities compared to myelinated axons. Myelinated axons are able to conduct nerve impulses faster due to the insulation provided by the myelin sheath.
Axons send signals.
Short preganglionic axons are characteristic of the sympathetic nervous system. In the sympathetic division, these axons originate in the spinal cord and project to nearby ganglia, which are typically located close to the spinal cord. In contrast, the parasympathetic nervous system features long preganglionic axons that extend from the brainstem or sacral spinal cord to ganglia located near or within target organs.
Nerves are like trees. The have branches call axons.