Which autonomic plexus consists of postganglionic sympathetic axons that come off the cervical and thoracic sympathetic trunk ganglia,as well as preganglionic axons from the vagus nerve?
A)Esophageal plexus
B)Pulmonary plexus
C)Abdominal aortic plexus
D)Hypogastric plexus
E)Cardiac plexus

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The cardiac plexus consists of postganglionic sympathetic axons from the cervical and thoracic sympathetic trunk ganglia, as well as preganglionic axons from the vagus nerve. It innervates the heart and is involved in regulating heart rate and contractility.

Which Autonomic Plexus Consists of Postganglionic Sympathetic Axons That Come