
Effector
Biology Usage
In biology, 'effector' often refers to muscles or glands triggered by nerves.
Certain glands act as effectors releasing hormones.
Immune Response
'Effector' also relates to immune cells that respond to pathogens.
Effector cells help the body defend against infections.
Technical Term
'Effector' is technical and used mostly in scientific contexts.
In a reflex action, the effector muscle contracts.