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."Example Sentence: "Insulin in the blood attaches to receptors on cells, allowing sugar to enter and provide energy for our bodies." "physiologyanatomybiologybiochemistrymedicinescienceorganismfunctionbodypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny specialized cell or structure that responds to sensory stimuli."Skin receptors allow you to feel the warmth of the sun. "physiologybiologyanatomyorganmedicinesensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
