efferent

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

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

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The central autonomic structure is the hypothalamus, which coordinates sympathetic and parasympathetic efferent pathways to regulate activities of the organ systems of the body.

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They all have to use the efferent, especially the motor, nerves of the body.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 4 "Bradford, William" to "Brequigny, Louis" by Various