Which neurons in the peripheral nervous system are cholinergic?
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Which neurons in the peripheral nervous system are cholinergic?
Peripheral Nervous System:
Cholinergic neurons are neurons that use the neurotransmitter acetylcholine to transmit messages. Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter present in both the central and peripheral nervous system (PNS). Acetylcholine is involved in activation of the cortex during wakefulness, Rapid Eye Movement Sleep, arousal, plasticity, and the reward system. In the PNS, acetylcholine activates muscles and hence is very important for movement.
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View this answerThere are several cholinergic neurons in the PNS, and each serves very important functions. Cholinergic neurouns are present at all pre-ganglionic...
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The Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems
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Chapter 20 / Lesson 5
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The central nervous system is composed of the brain and spinal cord, while the peripheral nervous system is composed of the sensory and motor neurons of the body. Discover how sensory neurons, such as photoreceptors and thermoreceptors, collect sensory input and sent it to the brain, as well as how motor neurons transmit signals to responsive tissues to appropriately respond to a situation.
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