Parasympathetic Pathway to
Nasal & Lacrimal Glands
Nasal & Lacrimal Glands
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Origin: parasympathetic nucleus of the facial nerve
ORIGIN (click to reveal)
Preganglionic Pathway:
facial nerve (pars intermedia),
facial nerve (pars intermedia),
Preganglionic Pathway
major petrosal nerve,
Preganglionic Pathway
nerve of ptyerygoid canal
Preganglionic Pathway
Ganglion: pterygopalatine ganglion
Autonomic GANGLION (Synapse)
Postganglionic Pathway:
branches to lacrimal & nasal glands
branches to lacrimal & nasal glands
Postganglionic Pathway
Target Organs:
lacrimal gland &
nasal cavity glands
lacrimal gland &
nasal cavity glands
TARGET ORGANS
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