Pertaining to the nervous system, what is an effector?
A)A cell or nerve ending that transmits sensory information to a sensory neuron
B)An interneuron
C)A motor neuron
D)A type of neuroglia that physically supports neurons in the CNS
E)A muscle or gland that receives a nerve impulse from a motor neuron

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An effector is a muscle or gland that receives a nerve impulse from a motor neuron, causing it to contract or secrete a substance. This is the final step in the pathway of a nervous system response, where the information is translated into a physical action.

Pertaining to the Nervous System, What Is an Effector