Afferent neuron definitions

afferent neuron

a neuron that conducts a nerve impulse that originated at a receptor and is proceeding towards the center; see also sensory neuron and afferent fibers.
Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001

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afferent neuron

(noor;on) See sensory neuron.
Found on http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/abio/glossary.mhtml

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