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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