afferent fiber (Meaning)
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afferent fiber (n)
a nerve fiber that carries impulses toward the central nervous system
Synonyms & Antonyms of afferent fiber
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afferent fiber Sentence Examples
- An afferent fiber transmits sensory signals from the peripheral nervous system to the central nervous system.
- Afferent fibers are responsible for carrying information about touch, pain, and temperature to the spinal cord and brain.
- In reflex arcs, afferent fibers detect stimuli and initiate a rapid response without conscious control.
- Afferent fibers from the eyes convey visual information to the brain for processing.
- The skin is rich in afferent fibers, allowing us to perceive sensations such as pressure and temperature.
- Afferent fibers play a crucial role in the body's ability to monitor and respond to changes in the environment.
- Different types of sensory receptors are connected to specific afferent fibers, each specialized for certain stimuli.
- In proprioception, afferent fibers provide information about the position and movement of muscles and joints.
- Afferent fibers of the vagus nerve carry signals from the internal organs to the brain, contributing to visceral sensation.
- Disorders affecting afferent fibers can result in altered sensory perception and compromised reflex responses.
FAQs About the word afferent fiber
a nerve fiber that carries impulses toward the central nervous system
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
An afferent fiber transmits sensory signals from the peripheral nervous system to the central nervous system.
Afferent fibers are responsible for carrying information about touch, pain, and temperature to the spinal cord and brain.
In reflex arcs, afferent fibers detect stimuli and initiate a rapid response without conscious control.
Afferent fibers from the eyes convey visual information to the brain for processing.
