Postganglionic sympathetic axons are carried from the sympathetic trunk to the spinal nerve by the

A. splanchnic nerves.
B. superior cervical ganglion.
C. white rami communicantes.
D. gray rami communicantes.
E. pterygopalatine ganglion.


Answer: D

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