Affector may refer to: a neuron that directly activates a muscle. a thematic relation similar to agent.

What does Affector mean?

affector (plural affectors) A nerve cell that directly activates a muscle quotations ▼

What is an Affector or receptor?

A receptor detects the stimuli and converts it into an impulse and an effector converts the impulse into an action. An example of a receptor is a light receptor in the eye which detects changes in light in the environment. An example of an effector is a muscle.