Which autonomic plexus consists of postganglionic sympathetic axons that come off the cervical and thoracic sympathetic trunk ganglia, as well as preganglionic axons from the vagus nerve?

A. Pulmonary plexus
B. Abdominal aortic plexus
C. Cardiac plexus
D. Esophageal plexus
E. Hypogastric plexus


Answer: C

Anatomy & Physiology

You might also like to view...

All water in the human body comes from dietary sources.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Anatomy & Physiology

The gradual modification of anatomical structures from conception to maturity is referred to as ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Anatomy & Physiology

Which of the following are organs of the central nervous system?

A) brain, cranial nerves, spinal cord, and spinal nerves B) brain and cranial nerves C) brain and spinal cord D) spinal cord and spinal nerves

Anatomy & Physiology

The hypoxic drive stimulates breathing in patients with:

A) chronically decreased PaO2 levels. B) emphysema or chronic bronchitis. C) chronically decreased PaCO2 levels. D) mild bronchospasm caused by asthma

Anatomy & Physiology