Where are the cell bodies of the sympathetic preganglionic neurons located?

A. Autonomic nuclei of the brainstem
B. Lateral horn of spinal cord T1-L2 levels
C. Lateral horn of spinal cord S2-S4 levels
D. Ganglia adjacent to the spinal cord
E. Ganglia near the thoracic cavity


ANS: B
Rationale: Cell bodies of the sympathetic preganglionic neurons are located in the lateral horn of the spinal cord gray matter from the T1 to L2 levels.

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