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
Figure 15.6 Comparison of Somatic and Visceral Reflexes The afferent inputs to somatic and visceral reflexes are essentially the same, whereas the efferent branches are different.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
This activates efferent neurons to release acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junctions, producing detrusor contraction and bladder emptying.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
Recall that the DCT is in intimate contact with the afferent and efferent arterioles of the glomerulus.
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
