sympathetic
Preganglionic neurons develop from the neural tube during embryonic development. They are part of the autonomic nervous system and transmit signals from the central nervous system to the autonomic ganglia, where they synapse with postganglionic neurons.
The parasympathetic nervous system has long preganglionic and short postganglionic fibers
autonomic
Preganglionic fibers of the autonomic nervous system typically run from the central nervous system to an autonomic ganglion outside the central nervous system, where they synapse with postganglionic neurons. These fibers are part of the efferent pathway that transmits signals from the central nervous system to the peripheral organs and tissues.
The opposite of postganglionic is preganglionic. Preganglionic neurons are responsible for carrying nerve impulses from the central nervous system to ganglia, while postganglionic neurons transmit nerve impulses from ganglia to target organs.
Preganglionic fibers of the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system synapse with postganglionic neurons in the ganglia located near or within their target organs. This allows for the transmission of nerve impulses from the central nervous system to the specific organs to regulate functions like digestion, salivation, and smooth muscle contraction.
Parasympathetic part of autonomic system. It is also called the craniosacral division because the preganglionic neurons occur in the brainstem and sacral regions. Similarly, the sympathetic part of autonomic system also called the thoracolumbar division because the preganglionic neurons occur in the thoracic and lumbar segments of the body.
Sensory neurons form the afferent division of the peripheral nervous system. These neurons carry sensory information from the body to the central nervous system.
The motor pathway of the autonomic nervous system typically involves two neurons: a preganglionic neuron that originates in the central nervous system and a postganglionic neuron that extends to the target tissue or organ.
You have a really good question. Studying the nervous system can be overwhelming and quit confusing. Preganglionic Neurons come from the CNS to the Ganglion ( mass of neuron cell bodies and dendrites) and Postganglionic neurons leave the ganglion and head toward the effector organ ( smooth muscle, glands, etc..).
A preganglionic neuron is a type of neuron located in the central nervous system that forms synapses with ganglionic neurons in the autonomic nervous system. It carries signals from the central nervous system to the ganglia, allowing for communication between the brain and the autonomic nervous system.
The preganglionic fibers of the autonomic nervous system travel through the cranial nerves (in the head) and the spinal nerves (in the rest of the body). They synapse with postganglionic neurons in autonomic ganglia before reaching their target organs.