Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) (NAHP) Practice Exam

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What does 'conducting away' refer to?

Afferent
Efferent
Adherent
Effluent

The correct answer is: Efferent

'Conducting away' refers to the efferent pathway in neurophysiology. Afferent and efferent pathways are important parts of the nervous system that are responsible for carrying information to and from the brain. Adherent refers to something sticking or clinging, which is not related to neurophysiology. Effluent refers to liquid waste, which is not related to neurophysiology or the nervous system in any way. Therefore, options A, C, and D are incorrect and the correct answer is B.