Effector

usgb/ɪˈfektər/
noun

A part of the body or a cell that acts in response to a nerve signal or a hormone or other substance.

The muscle was acting as an effector to the brain's command to move.
Visual representation of "effector" - A part of the body or a cell that acts in response to a nerve signal or a hormone or other substance.

Often appears as...

  • effector molecules
  • effector cells

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Technical

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Biology Usage

In biology, 'effector' often refers to muscles or glands triggered by nerves.

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Certain glands act as effectors releasing hormones.
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Immune Response

'Effector' also relates to immune cells that respond to pathogens.

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Effector cells help the body defend against infections.
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Technical Term

'Effector' is technical and used mostly in scientific contexts.

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In a reflex action, the effector muscle contracts.
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