noun🔗ShareA protein on a cell wall that binds with specific molecules so that they can be absorbed into the cell in order to control certain functions."The hormone insulin binds to a receptor on the cell's surface, signaling the cell to absorb sugar from the blood. "physiologybiologybiochemistrymedicineanatomyorganbodyfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny specialized cell or structure that responds to sensory stimuli."The taste receptors on my tongue tell me this apple is sweet. "physiologybiologyanatomymedicineorgansensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
