Where are the collateral (prevertebral) ganglia located?

A. Near arterial branches of the abdominal aorta
B. Just lateral to the vertebral column
C. In the walls of organs to be innervated
D. In the brain
E. Posterior to the vertebral column


Answer: A

Anatomy & Physiology

You might also like to view...

The digastric and omohyoid muscles are similar in that they both have ________.

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

Anatomy & Physiology

An excess of hormones in the blood may cause target organs to decrease the number of receptors for that hormone in a process called __________.

A. negative feedback B. receptor inhibition C. down-regulation D. positive feedback

Anatomy & Physiology

What is a pyelogram?

A) An x-ray image of the urinary system taken after a radiopaque dye was administered. B) An ultrasound of the kidneys to detect solid masses such as renal calculi. C) A study of the components of urine. D) A graph of the 24 hour glomerular filtration rate. E) A laparoscopic evaluation of the inside of the bladder and ureters.

Anatomy & Physiology

What is the large opening in the coxal bone that allows blood vessels and nerves to pass anteriorly into the thigh?

A. Pelvic aperature B. Greater sciatic notch C. Obturator foramen D. Lesser sciatic notch E. Acetabulum

Anatomy & Physiology