Parasympathetic preganglionic axons from the sacral region of the spinal cord course through ________ nerves that innervate the ________.
A) splanchnic; urinary bladder and adrenal glands
B) pelvic; lower colon and reproductive glands
C) sacral; lower colon and urinary bladder
D) lumbar; stomach and intestines
E) coccygeal; anus and vagina

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Parasympathetic preganglionic axons from the sacral region of the spinal cord course through pelvic nerves, which innervate the lower colon and reproductive glands. This is part of the parasympathetic nervous system's role in controlling functions related to digestion and reproduction.

Parasympathetic Preganglionic Axons from the Sacral Region of the Spinal