In the thoracic region, the ventral rami of spinal nerves form __________; elsewhere the ventral rami form __________.

A) intercostal nerves, plexuses
B) dorsal nerves, ganglia
C) ventral nerves, splanchnic nerves
D) plexuses, dermatomes
E) ganglia, phrenic nerves


Ans: A) intercostal nerves, plexuses

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