________ Lie Lateral to Each Side of the Vertebral Column

Question

________ lie lateral to each side of the vertebral column.
A) Prevertebral ganglia
B) Sympathetic chain ganglia
C) Parasympathetic ganglia
D) Collateral ganglia
E) Otic ganglia

Accepted Answer

Sympathetic chain ganglia lie on either side of the vertebral column, running from the base of the skull down to the coccyx. Prevertebral ganglia are located anteriorly and collateral ganglia are located in the abdominal and pelvic regions. Parasympathetic ganglia are located near or within the organs they innervate, and otic ganglia are specifically located near the ear.