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

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 reflex is similar to the somatic reflex, but the efferent branch is composed of two neurons.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

They also diminish GFR by damaging the podocytes and by potently vasoconstricting both the afferent and efferent arterioles.

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