Efferent

(noun)

A type of vessel that flows out of a structure, such as lymph vessels that leave the spleen or lymph nodes and arterioles that leave the kidney.

Related Terms

  • lymph
  • plasma

Examples of Efferent in the following topics:

  • Testes Ducts

    • Diagram of cross-section of testes: 1: Testicular septa 2: Convoluted seminiferous tubules 3: Testicular lobules 4: Straight seminiferous tubules 5: Efferent ductules 6: Rete testis.
  • Classification of Neurons

    • Efferent neurons transmit signals from the central nervous system to the effector cells (e.g. motor neurons).
  • Testes

    • Ductuli efferentes testis, 9a.
  • Semen

    • The ductuli efferentes possess cuboidal cells with microvilli and lysosomal granules that modify the semen by reabsorbing some fluid.
  • Classification of Nerves

    • Efferent nerves conduct signals away from the central nervous system to target muscles and glands.
  • Distribution of Lymphatic Vessels

    • Efferent lymphatic vessels flow out of a lymph node and carry filtered lymph fluid.
  • Nephron, Parts, and Histology

    • Efferent arteriole, 3.
  • Autonomic Ganglia

    • Efferent parasympathetic nerve signals are carried from the central nervous system to their targets by a system of two neurons.
  • Sympathetic Responses

    • Efferent messages can trigger simultaneous changes in different parts of the body.
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