Phrase
efferent neuron
传出神经元
a neuron conducting impulses outwards from the brain or spinal cord
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a neuron conducting impulses outwards from the brain or spinal cord
将神经冲动从大脑或脊髓向外传导的神经元
将神经冲动从大脑或脊髓向外传导的神经元
In use
An efferent neuron carries signals from the central nervous system to muscles or glands.
The doctor explained that damage to an efferent neuron can lead to muscle weakness.
In a reflex arc, the efferent neuron transmits the response signal to the effector.
efferent neuron + verb
动词通常表示传导或调控。
Efferent neurons transmit signals from the central nervous system to muscles.
传出神经元将信号从中枢神经系统传递到肌肉。
verb + efferent neuron(s)
The doctor studied the damage to efferent neurons.
医生研究了传出神经元的损伤。
in/within efferent neurons
常用于描述生理过程发生的部位。
Neurotransmitters are released in efferent neurons.
神经递质在传出神经元中释放。
Common mistakes
The afferent neuron carries signals away from the brain.The efferent neuron carries signals away from the brain.
afferent 和 efferent 因拼写和发音相近易混淆，但 afferent 指传入神经元，而 efferent 指传出神经元。这句话需要传出神经元 (efferent neuron) 来表达信号从大脑传出。
The efferent is a type of neuron.The efferent neuron is a type of neuron.
'efferent' 是形容词，不能单独作为名词使用，必须修饰名词 'neuron'，构成名词短语 'efferent neuron'。
Connections
Confusing words
- afferent neuron
- 传入神经元 · efferent neuron 和 afferent neuron 容易混淆，因为拼写相似且都涉及神经信号传递。efferent 表示传出，afferent 表示传入，方向相反。
Word family
- efferent
- 传出的 · adj
- interneuron
- 中间神经元 · n
- motor neuron
- 运动神经元 · n
- efferent pathway
- 传出通路 · n
Learner notes
Grammar Note
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