Roots
Each has three roots entering the ganglion and a variable number of exiting branches.
- The motor root carries presynaptic parasympathetic nerve fibers (GVE) that terminate in the ganglion by synapsing the postsynaptic fibers traveling to target organs.
- The sympathetic root carries postsynaptic sympathetic fibers (GVE) that traverse the ganglion without synapsing.
- The sensory root carries general sensory fibers (GSA) that also do not synapse in the ganglion.
Some ganglia also carry special sensory fibers (SVA) for taste sensation.
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