afferent
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Outer hair cells connect to only 10 percent of the afferent neurons, and each afferent neuron innervates many hair cells.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
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.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
They constrict the afferent arterioles, causing the flow of blood into the nephrons to stop.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
The cortical radiate arteries branch into numerous afferent arterioles, and then enter the capillaries supplying the nephrons.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
Dissect along the truncus arteriosus to afferent branchials.
From Text Book of Biology, Part 1: Vertebrata by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)
