noun🔗ShareReceptorA 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. "La hormona insulina se une a un receptor en la superficie de la célula, lo que indica a la célula que absorba el azúcar de la sangre.physiologybiologybiochemistrymedicineanatomyorganbodyfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareReceptorAny specialized cell or structure that responds to sensory stimuli."The taste receptors on my tongue tell me this apple is sweet. "Los receptores del gusto en mi lengua me dicen que esta manzana es dulce.physiologybiologyanatomymedicineorgansensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
