effector
/ɪˈfɛktər/
noun
- A device or substance that produces a specific effect or response.
- The drug acts as an effector, triggering the release of hormones in the body.
- In robotics, an effector is the part of the robot that interacts with the environment, like a gripper or a tool.
- The remote control's effector sends a signal to the television to change the channel.
- In biology, a cell or organ that responds to a nerve impulse or signal, such as a muscle or gland.
- Muscles are effectors that contract when stimulated by motor neurons.
- In the reflex arc, the effector carries out the response, like pulling your hand away from a hot surface.
- The gland acts as an effector, secreting sweat in response to heat.
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