What does "metaboreceptor" mean?

A type of chemoreceptor, found in skeletal muscle, that responds to an increase in metabolic products and stimulates an increase in circulation in response to exercise

Metaboreceptor

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A type of chemoreceptor, found in skeletal muscle, that responds to an increase in metabolic products and stimulates an increase in circulation in response to exercise

Etymology

Blend of metabolic + receptor.

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