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
The glomerulus is a high-pressure capillary bed between afferent and efferent arterioles.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
The central autonomic structure is the hypothalamus, which coordinates sympathetic and parasympathetic efferent pathways to regulate activities of the organ systems of the body.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
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 first convey impulses to the cord and are called afferent neurons;102 the second convey impulses from the cord and are known as efferent neurons.
From Physiology and Hygiene for Secondary Schools by Walters, Francis M.
