efferent
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They constrict the efferent arterioles, causing the flow of blood into the nephrons to stop.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
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
This activates efferent neurons to release acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junctions, producing detrusor contraction and bladder emptying.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
The glomerulus has a relatively high pressure inside its capillaries and can sustain this by dilating the afferent arteriole while constricting the efferent arteriole.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
The boy who had had to stay in a therapy chair all his life because his efferent nerves could not control his body.
From Anything You Can Do! by Garrett, Randall
