The cell bodies of multipolar neurons found in sympathetic ganglia belong to which structure?

The cell bodies of multipolar neurons found in sympathetic ganglia belong to which structure?

• A. Parasympathetic ganglion
• B. Dorsal root ganglion
• C. Brainstem nucleus
• D. Sympathetic ganglion

Answer: (D)

Cell bodies of postganglionic neurons in the sympathetic division reside in sympathetic ganglia, such as the paravertebral (sympathetic chain) and prevertebral ganglia. These multipolar neurons receive input from preganglionic fibers and send signals to target organs. Dorsal root ganglion contains sensory neurons (pseudounipolar), not multipolar; brainstem nuclei house preganglionic parasympathetic neurons in the CNS, and parasympathetic ganglia are located near or within target organs. So the structure hosting these cell bodies is the sympathetic ganglion.

Cell bodies of postganglionic neurons in the sympathetic division reside in sympathetic ganglia, such as the paravertebral (sympathetic chain) and prevertebral ganglia. These multipolar neurons receive input from preganglionic fibers and send signals to target organs. Dorsal root ganglion contains sensory neurons (pseudounipolar), not multipolar; brainstem nuclei house preganglionic parasympathetic neurons in the CNS, and parasympathetic ganglia are located near or within target organs. So the structure hosting these cell bodies is the sympathetic ganglion.