Where Are Cholinergic Neurons Found?

Central cholinergic neurons are found in the basal forebrain

(nucleus basalis of Meynert and nucleus of the diagonal band) and medial septum. The nucleus basalis cholinergic neurons are found in the substantia innominata and also along the ventral extent of the forebrain.

Are there cholinergic neurons in the brain?

The brain cholinergic system is basically constituted by three populations of phenotypically similar neurons forming a series of basal forebrain nuclei, the midpontine nuclei and a large population of striatal interneurons.

Which neurons are cholinergic?

Both sympathetic and parasympathetic preganglionic neurons are cholinergic, meaning they release acetylcholine (Ach) at the synapse in the ganglion. In the parasympathetic system, postganglionic neurons are also cholinergic.