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Preganglionic parasympathetic axons arising from cells in the superior salivatory nucleus end within the SUBMANDIBULAR GANGLION. Short postganglionic fibers then pass to the sublingual and submandibular glands where they stimulate secretion. Preganglionic parasympathetic axons arising from cells in the lacrimal nucleus terminate in the PTERYGOPALATINE ganglion. Postganglionic axons then pass to the lacrimal gland to stimulate secretion.