efferent

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Once the efferent arteriole exits the glomerulus, it forms the peritubular capillary network, which surrounds and interacts with parts of the renal tubule.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

They also diminish GFR by damaging the podocytes and by potently vasoconstricting both the afferent and efferent arterioles.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

A long reflex has afferent branches that enter the spinal cord or brain and involve the efferent branches, as previously explained.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Figure 15.6 Comparison of Somatic and Visceral Reflexes The afferent inputs to somatic and visceral reflexes are essentially the same, whereas the efferent branches are different.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

The first convey impulses to the cord and are called afferent neurons;102 the second convey impulses from the cord and are known as efferent neurons.

From Physiology and Hygiene for Secondary Schools by Walters, Francis M.