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Efferent (Adjective)

Meaning

Of nerves and nerve impulses; conveying information away from the CNS; "efferent nerves and impulses".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • Efferent neurons transmit signals from the central nervous system to muscles and glands, enabling motor responses and regulatory functions.
  • The efferent pathway is the route by which the brain sends signals to skeletal muscles, ultimately resulting in movement.
  • The distinction between afferent and efferent nerve fibers is essential in understanding the mechanisms of sensation and response.
  • The sympathetic nervous system, comprising efferent neurons, regulates the body's fight-or-flight responses by controlling the activity of various organs.
  • The dorsal and ventral roots of spinal nerves are comprised of efferent fibers that transmit motor signals to muscles and sensory fibers that transmit sensory information.

Synonyms

  • Motorial

Antonyms

  • Afferent

Related Words

  • Efferent (noun)
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