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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
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
CSP1 protein, Bombyx mori  0   *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  0   *Sodium Channels Neurons, Afferent. Nature 1996 Jan 18;379(6562):257-62

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