What is another word for effectors?
Pronunciation: [ɪfˈɛktəz] (IPA) 
Effectors refer to cells, organs, or tissues involved in producing a response or effect in an organism. There are several synonyms for effectors depending on the context of use. In immunology, effectors are often referred to as effector cells responsible for carrying out the immune response, and some synonyms include killer cells, helper cells, and regulatory cells. In physiology, skeletal muscles and glands are effectors that are responsible for responding to stimuli, and some synonyms include motor units, contractile units, and secretory units, respectively. In engineering, effectors could refer to robotic systems that manipulate or actuate the environment, and some synonyms include actuators, manipulators, and force generators.
