Pertaining to the Nervous System, What is an Effector

Question

Pertaining to the nervous system, what is an effector?
A)A cell or nerve ending that transmits sensory information to a sensory neuron
B)An interneuron
C)A motor neuron
D)A type of neuroglia that physically supports neurons in the CNS
E)A muscle or gland that receives a nerve impulse from a motor neuron

Accepted Answer

An effector is a muscle or gland that receives a nerve impulse from a motor neuron and carries out a response. It is important in the nervous system's control of movement, secretion, and behavior.