Effector

Definition

An effector is a part of the body, such as a muscle or gland, that produces a response to a nerve impulse. It acts to bring about a change in the body's internal environment to maintain homeostasis.

Related terms

Homeostasis:

The regulation of an organism's internal environment to maintain stable, life-sustaining conditions.

Nervous system: The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body.

Feedback loop: A biological control mechanism where the output of a system acts as an input that modifies the system's behavior, often used to maintain homeostasis