| Descriptor in English: | Neurons, Afferent |
| Descriptor in Spanish: | Neuronas Aferentes |
| Descriptor in Portuguese: | Neurônios Aferentes |
| Descriptor in French: | Neurones afférents |
| Entry term(s): |
Afferent Neuron Afferent Neurons Neuron, Afferent |
| Tree number(s): |
A08.675.650 A11.671.650 |
| Scope note: | Neurons which conduct NERVE IMPULSES to the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. |
| Annotation: | do not confuse with NEURONS, EFFERENT which activate muscle and secretory cells |
| Allowable Qualifiers: |
CH chemistry CL classification CY cytology DE drug effects EN enzymology IM immunology ME metabolism MI microbiology PA pathology PH physiology PS parasitology RE radiation effects TR transplantation UL ultrastructure VI virology |
| History Note: | 77(69) |
| See also the descriptors: |
Sensory Receptor Cells
MeSH |
| DeCS UI: | 9667 |
| Descriptor UI: | D009475 |
| Date Established: | 1977/01/01 |
| Date of Entry: | 1999/01/01 |
| Revision Date: | 2008/07/08 |
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ANATOMY
Cells [A11]Cells
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Neurons, Afferent
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| Concept UI |
M0014737 |
| Scope note | Neurons which conduct NERVE IMPULSES to the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. |
| Preferred term | Neurons, Afferent |
| Entry term(s) |
Afferent Neuron Afferent Neurons Neuron, Afferent |
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