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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.
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It acts systemically to cause vasoconstriction as well as constriction of both the afferent and efferent arterioles of the glomerulus.
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Recall that the DCT is in intimate contact with the afferent and efferent arterioles of the glomerulus.
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A long reflex has afferent branches that enter the spinal cord or brain and involve the efferent branches, as previously explained.
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Then adjusted itself to the exact micro-frequency that carried the messages in his efferent nervous system.
From The K-Factor by Harry Harrison
