Sympathetic Ganglia That Are Linked Together and Run in Parallel

question 76

Multiple Choice

Sympathetic ganglia that are linked together and run in parallel on either side of the spinal column are called

• A) sympathetic chains or trunks.
• B) white ramus.
• C) gray ramus.
• D) lateral horns.
• E) collateral ganglia.

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