Dictionary entry
afferent nerve
传入神经：将感觉信号从身体传向中枢神经系统的神经
a nerve that carries sensory signals from the body toward the central nervous system
传入神经
In use
In the nervous system, an afferent nerve carries sensory signals from the body to the brain.
The doctor explained that damage to an afferent nerve can cause loss of sensation.
During the biology class, the teacher drew a diagram showing afferent nerves connecting to the spinal cord.
the afferent nerve + verb (e.g., carries, transmits)
这种结构常见于描述神经功能的句子中。
The afferent nerve carries sensory information to the central nervous system.
传入神经将感觉信息传递到中枢神经系统。
verb + the afferent nerve (e.g., stimulate, activate, block)
动词常选用与神经作用相关的词汇。
The doctor stimulated the afferent nerve to test the reflex arc.
医生刺激传入神经以测试反射弧。
Common mistakes
The afferent nerve transmits motor commands from the brain to the muscles.The efferent nerve transmits motor commands from the brain to the muscles.
混淆了传入神经（afferent nerve）与传出神经（efferent nerve）的方向；afferent nerve 将感觉信号传入中枢神经系统，而传出信号应由 efferent nerve 传递。
The sensory signals afferent to the brain via the spinal cord.The sensory signals are carried to the brain via afferent nerves.
误将 afferent 用作动词；afferent 是形容词或名词，表示“传入的”或“传入神经”，应搭配动词如 carry 或 transmit。
Connections
Confusing words
- efferent nerve
- 传出神经 · 意义
Word family
- afferent neuron
- 传入神经元 · n.
- afferent pathway
- 传入通路 · n.
- afferent fiber
- 传入纤维 · n.
- afferent signal
- 传入信号 · n.
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