noun
- Plural of efferent; nerves or vessels that carry signals or fluid away from a central organ or structure toward the periphery.
Usage: anatomy, physiology; commonly used in medical and biological contexts
Examples
- The efferents from the brain carry motor commands to the muscles.
- Efferent nerves transmit signals away from the central nervous system.
- The efferents of the kidney help regulate fluid balance in the body.
- Damage to efferents can result in loss of motor control.
- Efferent pathways are essential for voluntary movement.