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cholinergic synapse

cholinergic synapse

a synapse that uses acetylcholine as a neurotransmitter. Cholinergic synapses are found in postganglionic parasympathetic fibers, autonomic preganglionic fibers, preganglionic fibers to the adrenal medulla, somatic motor nerves to the skeletal muscles, and fibers to the sweat glands.

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