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Meaning of receptor
receptor (n)
a cellular structure that is postulated to exist in order to mediate between a chemical agent that acts on nervous tissue and the physiological response
an organ having nerve endings (in the skin or viscera or eye or ear or nose or mouth) that respond to stimulation
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a cellular structure that is postulated to exist in order to mediate between a chemical agent that acts on nervous tissue and the physiological response, an org
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The olfactory receptors in our noses detect scents and send signals to the brain.
The taste buds on our tongues contain receptors that detect different flavors.
The human body uses various receptors to detect external stimuli and respond accordingly.
Sensory neurons have specialized receptors that respond to specific types of stimuli, such as light, heat, or touch.
