Affector vs. Effector

Affectornoun

A nerve cell that directly activates a muscle

Effectornoun

(biology) Any muscle, organ etc. that can respond to a stimulus from a nerve.

Effectornoun

(biology) The part of a nerve that carries a stimulus to a muscle etc.

Effectornoun

(biology) Any small molecule that effects the function of an enzyme by binding to an allosteric site.

Effectornoun

An actuator.

Effectornoun

An effecter.

Effectornoun

one who brings about a result or event; one who accomplishes a purpose

Effectornoun

a nerve fiber that terminates on a muscle or gland and stimulates contraction or secretion

Effectornoun

an organ (a gland or muscle) that becomes active in response to nerve impulses

Effectornoun

an organ or cell that acts in response to a stimulus