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Vocabulary Entry
afferent
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Relating to the conducting of sensory impulses towards the central nervous system.
Example Sentences
"The afferent nerves transmit signals from the limbs to the brain."
"Afferent pathways are crucial for sensory perception."
"The research focused on how afferent signals affect motor responses."
N
noun
A nerve fiber or pathway that transmits impulses toward the central nervous system.
Example Sentences
"The body contains numerous afferents that communicate external stimuli."
"We studied the role of different afferents in sensory processing."
"Damage to the afferents can lead to impaired sensation."