efferent
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The branch that exits the glomerulus is called the efferent arteriole.
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 is a high-pressure capillary bed between afferent and efferent arterioles.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
In this latter function, namely the reflexifacient, all that the receptive organs effect is effected by means of the efferent nerves.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 4 "Bradford, William" to "Brequigny, Louis" by Various
