Question

The celiac ganglion ________. Group of answer choices is located near the base of the superior mesenteric artery arises from the greater splanchnic nerve projects postganglionic fibers that innervate the small intestine and the kidney and urinary bladder arises from the lesser splanchnic nerve arises from the lumbar splanchnic nerve

Answer 1

The correct answer is ''arises from the greater splanchnic nerve''

Step-by-step explanation:

The greater splanchnic nerve or great adrenal nerve, originates in the thoracic sympathetic chain from vertebral levels T5 to T9 (T10). It runs over the bodies of the thoracic vertebrae and as it descends it becomes more anterior. It enters the abdomen crossing the diaphragmatic pillar and ends at the celiac plexus. The upper part of each celiac ganglion continues with the greater splanchnic nerve. The collateral or prevertebral ganglia innervate the abdominal and pelvic organs and viscera. The celiac ganglion receives preganglionic fibers from T5 to T12 and innervates the stomach, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, small intestine, spleen, and kidneys.