Question

Explain the difference between each of the following pairs of terms: (a) receptor and effector

Answer 1

Receptor	Effector
It is a specialised cell present in the sensory organs that receive the stimulus and convert it into a nerve impulse	It is a part of the body that generates a response to the stimulus received from the surrounding
It sends the signal to the brain and spinal cord	It receives the signal from the brain and spinal cord
Example: skin, eyes, ears, nose and tongue	Example: muscle and glands