efferent

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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

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

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

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

A, of Helix; B, of Eolis; a, ova; b, developing spermatozoa; c, common efferent duct.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 5 "Gassendi, Pierre" to "Geocentric" by Various