Which of the following most specifically describes the contents of the greater splanchnic nerve?

a. visceral motor fiebrs
b. preganglionic sympathetic fibers
c. parasympathetic postganglionic fibers
d. preganglionic parasympathetic fibers


Answer; b. preganglionic sympathetic fibers

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