Receptor vs. Effector

Receptornoun

A protein on a cell wall that binds with specific molecules so that they can be absorbed into the cell in order to control certain functions.

Receptornoun

(biology) Any specialized cell or structure that responds to sensory stimuli.

Receptornoun

a cellular structure that is postulated to exist in order to mediate between a chemical agent that acts on nervous tissue and the physiological response

Receptornoun

an organ having nerve endings (in the skin or viscera or eye or ear or nose or mouth) that respond to stimulation

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