Efferent (adjective)

1. Carrying away or conveying outwards, as in the nerves that carry impulses out from the brain or spinal cord.
2. Conveying information or commands from the central nervous system to the muscles and organs.

Origin:

From the latin word "efferre" meaning "to carry away".

Examples:

1. Efferent nerves are responsible for carrying signals from the central nervous system to the muscles.
2. Efferent pathways are channels for the transmission of nerve impulses from the central nervous system to the muscles and glands.
3. The efferent nerves control the movement of the limbs.
4. Efferent pathways play a critical role in the control of heart rate.
5. Efferent signals are responsible for the contraction of muscles.