parallel fiber

A parallel fiber results from the axon of a cerebellar granule cell ascending through the molecular layer where it synapses on the dendritic branches of Purkinje cells and stellate cells.

Type Organ
Body System Nervous
Parent Structure nerve fiber

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the parallel fiber?
A parallel fiber results from the axon of a cerebellar granule cell ascending through the molecular layer where it synapses on the dendritic branches of Purkinje cells and stellate cells.
What body system is the parallel fiber part of?
The parallel fiber is part of the Nervous.

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