postganglionic Synonyms
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postganglionic Meaning
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postganglionic (a)
beyond or distal to a ganglion (referring especially to the unmyelinated fibers that originate from cells in autonomic ganglia)
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beyond or distal to a ganglion (referring especially to the unmyelinated fibers that originate from cells in autonomic ganglia)
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Postganglionic neurons receive neurotransmitters from preganglionic fibers.
The synapses between preganglionic and postganglionic neurons occur within the autonomic ganglia.
Postganglionic neurons are responsible for transmitting signals to effector organs.
Sympathetic postganglionic neurons release norepinephrine, while parasympathetic postganglionic neurons release acetylcholine.
