Which of the Following Components of a Reflex Arc Would

Question

Which of the following components of a reflex arc would a muscle or gland most likely serve as?
A)receptor
B)integrating center
C)sensory neuron
D)motor neuron
E)effector

Accepted Answer

A muscle or gland would serve as an effector in a reflex arc, as it is the structure that carries out the response to a stimulus. The receptor detects the stimulus, the sensory neuron transmits the signal to the integrating center, which processes the information and determines the appropriate response. The integrating center then sends a signal through the motor neuron to the effector, which carries out the response.