ANS Flashcards

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PSNS neurons

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Preganglionic:
long
synapse with the postganglionic neuron at or near target organ
release acetylcholine to activate nicotinic receptor on postganglionic neuron

Postganglionic:
short
synapse at target organ
releases acetylcholine to activate muscarinic receptor on target organ

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Pilocarpine

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