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
It constricts the efferent arterioles, causing the flow of blood into the nephrons to stop.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
It acts systemically to cause vasoconstriction as well as constriction of both the afferent and efferent arterioles of the glomerulus.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
The efferent arteriole is the connecting vessel between the glomerulus and the peritubular capillaries and vasa recta.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
The efferent ducts are ciliated, and there is a patch of cilia at the point where they communicate with the cavity of each testis.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 7 "Cerargyrite" to "Charing Cross" by Various
