Term Name: visceromotor neuron
Synonyms: general visceral motor neuron
Definition: Cranial motor neurons are found in the hindbrain, and innervate parasympathetic neurons that innervate tear glands, sweat glands, and the smooth muscles and glands of the pulmonary, cardiovascular, and gastrointestinal systems.
Appears at: Unknown
Evident until: Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0005732]

Relationships
is part of: hindbrain
is a type of: cranial motor neuron

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