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


Answer: A

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