If you were to damage some of the preganglionic fibers that enter the celiac ganglion,what effect would this have on sympathetic stimulation?
A) Hormones secreted by the adrenal medulla may reach the various sympathetic effectors, where they would enhance and prolong the effects of the sympathetic stimulation.
B) Hormones secreted by the pituitary gland may reach various sympathetic effectors, where they would enhance and prolong the effects of the sympathetic stimulation.
C) Hormones secreted by the adrenal medulla may not reach the various sympathetic effectors, thus delaying the effects of sympathetic stimulation.
D) Hormones secreted by the pituitary gland may not reach the various sympathetic effectors, thus delaying the effects of sympathetic stimulation.

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Damage to preganglionic fibers that enter the celiac ganglion would result in hormones secreted by the adrenal medulla not reaching various sympathetic effectors, thus delaying the effects of sympathetic stimulation. This is because the celiac ganglion is important in connecting the preganglionic fibers with the postganglionic fibers that innervate the adrenal medulla. If the preganglionic fibers are damaged, the connection between the sympathetic nervous system and the adrenal medulla would be disrupted, leading to a delayed or reduced response to sympathetic stimulation. The pituitary gland does not have a direct connection to sympathetic effectors, so its hormones would not be affected by damage to preganglionic fibers entering the celiac ganglion.

If You Were to Damage Some of the Preganglionic Fibers