Efferent Neuron (Noun)
Meaning
A neuron conducting impulses outwards from the brain or spinal cord.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The efferent neuron carries signals from the central nervous system to the muscles and glands, enabling voluntary movements and involuntary functions.
- Efferent neurons transmit information from the brain to the rest of the body, allowing for the execution of various physiological responses.
- The efferent neuron plays a crucial role in the motor control system, as it conveys signals from the spinal cord to the skeletal muscles.
- Damage to an efferent neuron can disrupt communication between the brain and the muscles, leading to muscle weakness or paralysis.
- The efferent neuron is responsible for transmitting signals from the autonomic nervous system to the smooth muscles and glands, regulating functions such as heart rate and digestion.