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Does parasympathetic have postganglionic axons secrete norepinephrine?
No, parasympathetic postganglionic axons secrete the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, not norepinephrine. Norepinephrine is the primary neurotransmitter used by postganglionic neurons of the sympathetic nervous system.
Why are postganglionic axons unmyelinated?
Postganglionic axons are unmyelinated primarily because they are typically shorter and have slower conduction velocities compared to myelinated fibers. The myelination process requires significant metabolic resources, and since postganglionic axons generally transmit signals over shorter distances, the energy cost of myelination is not justified. Additionally, unmyelinated fibers are often involved in the modulation of involuntary functions, where slower transmission speeds are adequate for their role in the autonomic nervous system.
Does the parasympathetic division have long preganglionic axons and a short ganglionic axon?
Yes, the parasympathetic division typically has long preganglionic axons and short ganglionic axons. The ganglia of the parasympathetic division are typically located near or within the target organ, leading to short postganglionic axons.
Does the sympathetic division secrete norepinephrine?
Yes, when stimulated the sympathetic postganglionic fibers release norepinepherine (20%) and epinepherine (80%).
The postganglionic receptors for the pns are muscarine?
Actually, the postganglionic receptors for the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) are predominantly muscarinic receptors. These receptors are activated by acetylcholine released from postganglionic parasympathetic nerve terminals.
Does parasympathetic have postganglionic axons secrete norepinephrine?
No, parasympathetic postganglionic axons secrete the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, not norepinephrine. Norepinephrine is the primary neurotransmitter used by postganglionic neurons of the sympathetic nervous system.
Postganglionic axons secrete acetylcholine cholinergic fibers?
Parasympathetic
Which organ consists of modified postganglionic neurons without dendrities or axons?
Adrenal Glands
Why are postganglionic axons unmyelinated?
Postganglionic axons are unmyelinated primarily because they are typically shorter and have slower conduction velocities compared to myelinated fibers. The myelination process requires significant metabolic resources, and since postganglionic axons generally transmit signals over shorter distances, the energy cost of myelination is not justified. Additionally, unmyelinated fibers are often involved in the modulation of involuntary functions, where slower transmission speeds are adequate for their role in the autonomic nervous system.
Does the parasympathetic division have long preganglionic axons and a short ganglionic axon?
Yes, the parasympathetic division typically has long preganglionic axons and short ganglionic axons. The ganglia of the parasympathetic division are typically located near or within the target organ, leading to short postganglionic axons.
Does the sympathetic division secrete norepinephrine?
Yes, when stimulated the sympathetic postganglionic fibers release norepinepherine (20%) and epinepherine (80%).
How many efferent neurons are used in a somatic action potential?
The autonomic reflex contains two. (preganglionic and postganglionic)
Compare between sympathetic and parasympathetic in reflex arc?
In parasympathetic reflex arc the preganglionic nerve fibre is longer than post ganglionic fibre, that is the synapse occur near the organ or tissue. While in sympathetic reflex arc both the pre and post have moderate sizes. The postganglionic fibre of parasympathetic always secrete acetylcholine as nuerotransmitter while postganglionic fibre of sympatheic reflex arc mostly secrete norepinephrine or epinephrine as nuerotransmitter. Some nerve fibres may secrete acetylcholine. For example postganglionic sympatehtic nerve fibres of sweat glands, pilorectal muscles and few blood vessels
Do all visceral motor neurons synapse in a sympathetic ganglion?
No; some axons synapse in nearby autonomic ganglion. postganglionic fibers travel along either sympathetic nerves or rejoin at the spinal nerve.
The postganglionic receptors for the pns are muscarine?
Actually, the postganglionic receptors for the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) are predominantly muscarinic receptors. These receptors are activated by acetylcholine released from postganglionic parasympathetic nerve terminals.
Are parasympathetic postganglionic fibers generally come from adrenergic fibers?
No, parasympathetic postganglionic fibers do not come from adrenergic fibers. Parasympathetic postganglionic fibers release acetylcholine as their neurotransmitter, whereas adrenergic fibers release norepinephrine.
What is the opposite of postganglionic?
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.
