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
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 glomerulus is a high-pressure capillary bed between afferent and efferent arterioles.
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
Every efferent neuron in his system carried the message full power.
From The K-Factor by Harry Harrison
