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Efferent Pathways
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Definition
: Nerve structures through which impulses are conducted from a nerve center toward a peripheral site. Such impulses are conducted via efferent neurons (NEURONS, EFFERENT), such as MOTOR NEURONS, autonomic neurons, and hypophyseal neurons.
coord NIM with origin (IM) + termination (IM)
Examples
Extrapyramidal Tracts
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Pyramidal Tracts
Other names
Motor Pathways; Pathways, Efferent; Pathway, Efferent; Efferent Pathway
