This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Brainstem lesions and blood supply of CNS, Subject name: Anatomy
Visceral efferent column arises from which plate of neural tube 
Select and explain. 
A. alar, B. basal, C. roof, D. floor
B: basal
Answer: B: basal 
Explanation: anterior basal plate(motor/efferent pathway) gives anterior horn cells - controls skeletal muscles gives lateral horn cells - controls cardiac and smooth muscles posterior alar plate(sensory/afferent pathway) gives posterior horn cells- spinothalamic tract (pain & temperature)