Preganglionic Neurons of the Autonomic Nervous System Are Located in

question 35

Multiple Choice

Preganglionic neurons of the autonomic nervous system are located in

• A) the brain stem.
• B) the lateral gray horns of the spinal cord.
• C) the posterior gray horns of the spinal cord.
• D) both the brain stem and the lateral gray horns of the spinal cord.
• E) the anterior gray horns of the spinal cord.

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Definitions:

Medial

Pertaining to or located towards the midline of the body or an organ.

Anatomical Position

A standard posture in which an individual stands upright with arms at the sides and palms facing forward, used as a reference in describing the relation of body parts to one another.

Thumbs

The first digit on each hand, highly mobile and capable of opposition to the other fingers, allowing for grasping and manipulating objects.

Gallbladder

A small digestive organ that stores bile produced by the liver, releasing it into the small intestine to aid in the digestion of fats.