efferent

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Afferent and efferent can also refer generally to neurons which, respectively, bring information to or send information from brain region.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015

Because the efferent branch of a visceral reflex involves two neurons—the central neuron and the ganglionic neuron—a “short circuit” can be possible.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

The glomerulus has a relatively high pressure inside its capillaries and can sustain this by dilating the afferent arteriole while constricting the efferent arteriole.

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 oxygenated blood is carried from each gill by an efferent vessel on the external or pallial side of the axis to another longitudinal vessel which leads to the auricle on each side.

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