afferent
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Once the afferent arterioles are constricted, blood flow into the nephrons stops.
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They constrict the afferent arterioles, causing the flow of blood into the nephrons to stop.
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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.
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The branch that enters the glomerulus is called the afferent arteriole.
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Normally, afferent impulses are constantly flowing from the viscera to the central nervous system and by this reflex process their blood supply is regulated, and their functional activity is governed.
From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)
