Which Structures Would Be Classified as Effectors

Question

Which structures would be classified as effectors?
A) sensory neurons
B) interneurons
C) body tissues
D) neurotransmitters

Accepted Answer

Effectors are structures that ultimately carry out a response or action in response to a stimulus. Body tissues, such as muscles and glands, are considered effectors because they are activated by motor neurons to produce a response. Sensory neurons and neurotransmitters are not effectors as they do not produce a response on their own. Interneurons are not effectors as they are involved in processing and relaying information within the nervous system, but do not directly produce a response in the body.