Preganglionic sympathetic fibers typically synapse with sympathetic chain ganglia unless they pass through, forming
Added by Nicholas S.
Step 1
Preganglionic sympathetic fibers originate in the spinal cord and travel to the sympathetic chain ganglia. Show more…
Show all steps
Your feedback will help us improve your experience
Adi S and 62 other Biology educators are ready to help you.
Ask a new question
Labs
Want to see this concept in action?
Explore this concept interactively to see how it behaves as you change inputs.
Key Concepts
Recommended Videos
Sympathetic preganglionic fibers that pass through sympathetic trunk ganglia to synapse in prevertebral ganglia are called: A. sympathetic chains. B. gray rami communicantes. C. white rami communicantes. D. splanchnic nerves.
Adi S.
In the sympathetic division of the ANS, an important characteristic is convergence of neurons. Preganglionic fibers are generally longer than postganglionic fibers. The preganglionic cell body is located in the lateral horn of the spinal cord. A single preganglionic fiber usually synapses with a single postganglionic fiber. Preganglionic fibers emerge from the cervical portion of the spinal cord.
Saleem J.
To innervate the small intestines, the sympathetic preganglionic axon would terminate and synapse on a postganglionic neuron that is located in the sympathetic chain collateral ganglion thoracolumbar region.
Marlyn J.
Recommended Textbooks
Biology for AP Courses
Objective Biology for NEET
Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry
Transcript
Watch the video solution with this free unlock.
EMAIL
PASSWORD