The superior mesenteric artery:

A) arises from the aorta at the T10 level.
B) is accompanied by the superior mesenteric vein on its right.
C) gives rise to a series of arterial arcades called vasa recta.
D) passes posterior to the horizontal part of the duodenum.
E) is accompanied by sympathetic fibers derived from lumbar splanchnic nerves.


Ans: B

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