Step I Question about pre- vs post-synaptic

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You know how both the adrenal medulla and skeletal muscle don't have pre- AND post-synaptic?

My only question is whether they are considered to have just PRE- or just PRO-synaptic neurons.

I'm guessing it's the latter, right?

Sorry about the simple question.
 
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Phloston said:
You know how both the adrenal medulla and skeletal muscle don't have pre- AND post-synaptic?

My only question is whether they are considered to have just PRE- or just PRO-synaptic neurons.

I'm guessing it's the latter, right?

Sorry about the simple question.
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Do you mean pre and post ganglionic neurons? If so, then it would be the former in the case of the adrenal medulla because--just like all other pre-ganglionic neurons--these neurons release ACh onto neuronal nicotinic receptors. Also, skeletal muscles are innervated by motorneurons, which are neither pre nor post ganglionic neurons.
 
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