Question

b) What is meant by receptors and effectors? Give two examples of each.

Answer 1

• A receptor is a cell (or a group of cells) in a sense organ which is sensitive to a particular type of stimulus. Example: Nose and ears.
• An effector is a part of the body which can respond to a stimulus according to the instructions sent from the nervous system (spinal cord and brain). Example: Glands and muscles.