Receptors

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    plural of receptor form-of, plural

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antigen receptorbinding siteimmune receptorsensorsensory cellsignal transducer

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"When the body is touched, receptors in the skin send messages to the brain causing the release of chemicals such as endorphins."

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