afferent

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Stimulation of the sensory receptor activates the associated afferent neuron, which carries information about the stimulus to the central nervous system.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

For example, the DCT ascending limb of the loop of Henle has masses of cells called macula densa, which are in contact with cells of the afferent arterioles called juxtaglomerular cells.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

About 90 percent of the afferent neurons carry information from inner hair cells, with each hair cell synapsing with 10 or so neurons.

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This information is sent to the CNS via afferent sensory nerves.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015

Bearing or conducting inwards to a part or organ; Ð opposed to efferent; as, afferent vessels; afferent nerves, which convey sensations from the external organs to the brain.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah