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The preganglionic neuron is the first efferent neuron in a series of two found in the [[Autonomic Nervous System|autonomic nervous system]]. Originating in the [[Central nervous system|CNS]], the preganglionic neuron has its axon terminal in the autonomic ganglion where it will synapse with a [[Postganglionic neuron|postganglionic neuron]] cell body | The preganglionic neuron is the first efferent neuron in a series of two found in the [[Autonomic Nervous System|autonomic nervous system]]. Originating in the [[Central nervous system|CNS]], the preganglionic neuron has its axon terminal in the autonomic ganglion where it will synapse with a [[Postganglionic neuron|postganglionic neuron]] cell body <ref>Dee Unglaub Silverthorn, 2009. Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach (5th Edition). Benjamin Cummings. Chapter 11, page 388.</ref>.<br> | ||
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The preganglionic neuron is the first efferent neuron in a series of two found in the autonomic nervous system. Originating in the CNS, the preganglionic neuron has its axon terminal in the autonomic ganglion where it will synapse with a postganglionic neuron cell body [1].
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- ↑ Dee Unglaub Silverthorn, 2009. Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach (5th Edition). Benjamin Cummings. Chapter 11, page 388.