afferent

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They constrict the afferent arterioles, causing the flow of blood into the nephrons to stop.

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For example, the DCT ascending limb of the loop of Henle has masses of cells called macula densa, which are in contact with cells of the afferent arterioles called juxtaglomerular cells.

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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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In proprioception, proprioceptive and kinesthetic signals travel through myelinated afferent neurons running from the spinal cord to the medulla.

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It is the latter or afferent function with which we are now concerned.

From Second Sight A study of Natural and Induced Clairvoyance by Sepharial