receptor Synonyms
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receptor Meaning
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
receptor Sentence Examples
- 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.
- The hormone insulin binds to receptors on cell surfaces, stimulating glucose uptake.
- The body's immune system utilizes receptors to identify and target pathogens.
- Some medications work by interacting with specific receptors in the body.
- Ocular receptors enable us to perceive light and form images.
- The thermal receptors in our skin detect changes in temperature, allowing us to sense heat and cold.
- Nicotine receptors in the brain are responsible for the addictive effects of cigarettes.
FAQs About the word receptor
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.
