afferent
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These again split to form arcuate arteries, from which cortical radiate arteries radiate out and branch into many afferent arterioles that enter the capillaries supplying the nephrons.
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Once the afferent arterioles are constricted, blood flow into the nephrons stops.
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Stimulation of the sensory receptor activates the associated afferent neuron, which carries information about the stimulus to the central nervous system.
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The cortical radiate arteries branch into numerous afferent arterioles, and then enter the capillaries supplying the nephrons.
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The afferent nerves are those which convey the impression to the nerve centers.
From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
