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Neurons, Afferent
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Definition
: Neurons which conduct NERVE IMPULSES to the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.
do not confuse with NEURONS, EFFERENT which activate muscle and secretory cells
See Also
Sensory Receptor Cells
Examples
Hair Cells, Auditory
;
Hair Cells, Vestibular
;
Posterior Horn Cells
;
Retinal Neurons
;
Sensory Receptor Cells
Other names
Neuron, Afferent; Afferent Neuron; Afferent Neurons
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
CSP1 protein, Bombyx mori
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*Insect Proteins
Neurons, Afferent.
Arch Insect Biochem Physiol 2000 Jul;44(3):120-9
CSP2 protein, Bombyx mori
0
*Insect Proteins
Neurons, Afferent.
Arch Insect Biochem Physiol 2000 Jul;44(3):120-9
sensory neuron specific (SNS) sodium channel
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*Sodium Channels
Neurons, Afferent.
Nature 1996 Jan 18;379(6562):257-62