efferently
/ˈɛfərəntli/
adverb
- In a direction away from a central organ or structure, especially in reference to nerve signals or fluid flow.
- The lymphatic vessels carry lymph efferently out of the lymph node.
- Nerve impulses travel efferently from the brain to the muscles to cause movement.
- In the reflex arc, signals are sent efferently to the effector organs.
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