A 38 year old woman with peptic ulcer disease of the duodenum experiences severe abdominal pain. Which of the following nervous structures is most likely involved?
High-Yield Explanation
Foregut: (Duodenum) sympathetic supply - greater splanchnic nerve which carries pain sensation as well parasympathetic - vagus. Midgut: sympathetic supply - lesser splanchnic nerve, parasympathetic - vagus. Hind gut: sympathetic- least splanchnic nerve, parasympathetic - pelvic splanchnic nerve.