Edexcel IGCSE Biology 2.82 Stimulus, receptor & effector
Practise linking stimulus, receptor and effector in coordinated responses, using simple pathways to show how organisms respond.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2019
- Course
- Biology 4BI1
Practise linking stimulus, receptor and effector in coordinated responses, using simple pathways to show how organisms respond.
The diagram shows a human reflex arc with some structures labelled. It is the withdrawal reflex, which allows a person to remove their hand from a hot object quickly.

Which structure is the sensory receptor?
L
P
Q
S
A
Which structure is the effector?
L
M
Q
S
D