In anatomical terms, an afferent is a vessel or other conduit that brings substances towards a central area, which is often a major organ like the brain or the heart. It is the opposite of an efferent vessel, which carries substances away from these central locations.
The system of imperial units or the imperial system (also known as British Imperial) is the system of units first defined in the British Weights and Measures Act of 1824, which was later refined and reduced.
The Han dynastyâs imperial government system was patterned after its predecessor, the Qin dynasty. A central control was established, meaning that the emperors had full control over all of China. In theory, the powers of the emperor were absolute and unlimited.