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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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