afferent

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They constrict the afferent arterioles, causing the flow of blood into the nephrons to stop.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

These again split to form cortical radiate arteries that radiate out and branch into many afferent arterioles that enter the capillaries supplying the nephrons.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Once the afferent arterioles are constricted, blood flow into the nephrons stops.

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These again split to form arcuate arteries, from which cortical radiate arteries radiate out and branch into many afferent arterioles that enter the capillaries supplying the nephrons.

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Dissect along the truncus arteriosus to afferent branchials.

From Text Book of Biology, Part 1: Vertebrata by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)