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Affector vs. Effector — What's the Difference?

Affector vs. Effector — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Affector and Effector

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Affector

A nerve cell that directly activates a muscle

Effector

An organ or cell that acts in response to a stimulus
Effector cells

Effector

A muscle, gland, or organ capable of responding to a stimulus, especially a nerve impulse.

Effector

A nerve ending that carries impulses to a muscle, gland, or organ and activates muscle contraction or glandular secretion.

Effector

(Biochemistry) A small molecule or protein that alters biochemical processes in a cell, as by decreasing or increasing the activity of an enzyme.
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Effector

(Computers) A device used to produce a desired change in an object in response to input.

Effector

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

Effector

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

Effector

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

Effector

An actuator.

Effector

An effecter.

Effector

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

Effector

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

Effector

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

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