The short connection between a spinal nerve and a sympathetic chain ganglion through which preganglionic neurons pass is called the ________.

A. white ramus communicans
B. pink ramus communicans
C. splanchnic nerve
D. gray ramus communicans
E. terminal ganglia


Answer: A

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