efferent
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It constricts the efferent arterioles, causing the flow of blood into the nephrons to stop.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
Afferent and efferent can also refer generally to neurons which, respectively, bring information to or send information from brain region.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015
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
Recall that the DCT is in intimate contact with the afferent and efferent arterioles of the glomerulus.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
There are two divisions of nerves, the afferent and efferent.
From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
