Figure 12- 2 Spinal Nerves
Use Figure 12- 2 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled "6."
A) sympathetic ganglion
B) rami communicantes
C) dorsal root ganglion
D) ventral root
E) autonomic nerve

Question

Figure 12- 2 Spinal Nerves
Use Figure 12- 2 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled "6."
A) sympathetic ganglion 
B) rami communicantes 
C) dorsal root ganglion 
D) ventral root 
E) autonomic nerve

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The sympathetic ganglion is a cluster of nerve cell bodies that are located outside the central nervous system. They are part of the sympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for regulating the body's "fight or flight" response.