Effector
Effector
Definition
An effector is a cell, tissue, or organ that executes a response to motor (efferent) signals transmitted from the central nervous system. Effectors typically include muscle cells and glandular cells.
References
Saladin KS, Gan CA, Cushman HN. Anatomy & physiology: the unity of form and function. 9th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill Education; 2021. ISBN: 9781260571295.
