Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Afferent Nerve.
Afferent Nerve - as a noun
A nerve that passes impulses from receptors toward or to the central nervous system
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
afferent14sensory nerveHypernyms (Closely Related)
nerve8nervusHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The afferent nerve carries sensory information from the periphery to the central nervous system."
"Damage to the afferent nerve may lead to loss of sensation in the affected area."
"The afferent nerve fibers transmit signals from the skin to the brain."
"The afferent nerve pathway involves the relay of information from sensory receptors to the spinal cord."
"The afferent nerve endings in the eye send visual signals to the brain."
