Postganglionic Parasympathetic Fibers

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Abstract

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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Synonyms

5 entry terms

Parasympathetic Fibers, Postganglionic
Fiber, Postganglionic Parasympathetic
Fibers, Postganglionic Parasympathetic
Parasympathetic Fiber, Postganglionic
Postganglionic Parasympathetic Fiber

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Aspects Covered

23 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

do not confuse with SYMPATHETIC FIBERS, POSTGANGLIONIC

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History Note

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Previous Indexing

Autonomic Fibers, Postganglionic (1971-1993)
Ganglia, Autonomic (1966-1970)

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A08 w.675 w.127 w.500.700
A08 w.675 w.542 w.100.700
A08 w.675 w.542 w.234.700
A08 w.800 w.050 w.050 w.050.700
A08 w.800 w.050 w.600 w.650
A08 w.800 w.800 w.060 w.050.700
A11 w.671 w.188 w.500.700
A11 w.671 w.501 w.100.700
A11 w.671 w.501 w.234.700

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References

National Library of Medicine. Postganglionic Parasympathetic Fibers. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D017777. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D017777
Postganglionic Parasympathetic Fibers. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70217352