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

Effector

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

Nervous System

The complex network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, enabling sensation, movement, and thought.

Motor Neuron

A type of nerve cell that transmits signals from the brain and spinal cord to muscles, causing them to contract.