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Parasympathetic Fibers, Postganglionic
Medical Definition: | Nerve fibers which project from parasympathetic ganglia to synapses on target organs. Parasympathetic postganglionic fibers use acetylcholine as transmitter. They may also release peptide cotransmitters. |
Guide Notes: | do not confuse with SYMPATHETIC FIBERS, POSTGANGLIONIC |
Previously Indexed: | Autonomic Fibers, Postganglionic (1971-1993),Ganglia, Autonomic (1966-1970) |
Parasympathetic Fibers, Postganglionic Medical Definitions and Terms
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