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Autonomic Fibers, Postganglionic
| Medical Definition: | Nerve fibers which project from cell bodies of autonomic ganglia to synapses on target organs. |
| Guide Notes: | do not confuse with AUTONOMIC FIBERS, PREGANGLIONIC |
| Previously Indexed: | Ganglia, Autonomic (1966-1970) |
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Parasympathetic Fibers, Postganglionic - 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. |
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