Anatomy

Afferent Neurons

Neurons which conduct NERVE IMPULSES to the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.

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Abstract

Neurons which conduct NERVE IMPULSES to the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Neurons, Afferent
  • Afferent Neuron
  • Neuron, Afferent

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15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, radiation effects, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

do not confuse with NEURONS, EFFERENT which activate muscle and secretory cells

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77(69)

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Previous Indexing

  • Neurons (1966-1968)

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  1. A08w.675w.650w
  2. A11w.671w.650w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Afferent Neurons. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D009475. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D009475
  2. Afferent Neurons. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sensory_neuron
  3. Afferent Neurons. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3142126