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Efferent
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Efferent
is an
anatomical
term with the following meanings:
Conveying
away from a center, for example the
Efferent arterioles
conveying blood away from the
Bowman's capsule
in the
Kidney
. Opposite to
Afferent
.
Something that so
conducts
, see
Efferent nerve
Efferent lymphatic vessels
See also:
Efferent nerve
Efferent ducts
Efferent arteriole
Efferent lymphatic vessel
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