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efferent

/ˈefərənt/adjective

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adjective
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    (of nerves or blood vessels) carrying something away from a central organ or point, especially carrying signals from the brain to the muscles

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    • Efferent nerves carry signals from the brain to the muscles.
    • Damage to the efferent pathway can cause weakness.

    Opposite afferent

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afferent

?Which word?

Do not confuse efferent (carrying away from the brain or centre) and afferent (carrying towards it).

Efferent (मस्तिष्क या केंद्र से बाहर की ओर ले जाने वाला) और afferent (केंद्र की ओर ले जाने वाला) में भ्रम न करें।