visceromotor neuron
A motor neuron that synapses to parasympathetic neurons that innervate tear glands, sweat glands, and the smooth muscles and glands of the pulmonary, cardiovascular, and gastrointestinal systems. [ http://zfin.org/cgi-bin/ZFIN_jump?record=CVS ]
Synonyms: general visceral motor neuron
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Note that these neurons do not synapse directly onto muscles