This question is about the nervous system. Describe the difference between the function of a receptor and the function of an effector. In your answer you should give one example of a receptor and one example of an effector. – 7063

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This question is about the nervous system. 

(a) Describe the difference between the function of a receptor and the function of an effector. In your answer you should give one example of a receptor and one example of an effector.

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  1. Receptors detect changes in the surroundings (stimuli) and turn them into electrical impulses.
    For example, light receptors in the retina detect light.
    Effectors carry out a response — muscles contract or glands release chemicals.

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