Sympathetic Chain
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Q. Which of the following best describes the pathway of sympathetic innervation to the adrenal medulla?
a
Synapse in the sympathetic ganglion, then pass via gray ramus
b
Synapse in the prevertebral ganglion before entering the adrenal gland
c
Bypass ganglia and synapse directly on chromaffin cells in the adrenal medulla
d
Use dorsal roots to access the adrenal gland
e
Utilize cardiopulmonary splanchnic nerves to innervate adrenal medulla
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