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Our DNA encodes many different types of receptors. Since just about every cell of the body contains the exact same DNA, you would think that all would have the same set of receptors too. But while every cell does have the DNA necessary to make any receptor, each cell only makes the receptors that are specific to its particular cell type. The receptors made by a specific cell type are collectively called that cell's receptor repertoire.
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What is the medical term meaning pain receptors?
nociceptors
Are beta receptors adrenergic and do they bind to norepinephrine and epinephrine?
Yes, beta receptors are adrenergic receptors, meaning they bind to adrenaline (epinephrine) and norepinephrine. There are three subtypes of beta receptors: Beta-1, Beta-2, and Beta-3, each with different functions and tissue distributions.
What is the medical term meaning auditory receptor located in the cochlea of the inner ear?
The hair cells are the auditory receptors located in the cochlea. These receptors are found in the organ of Corti.
What is the medical term meaning pertaining to sensory receptors for hearing and balance?
Vestibulocochlear is the term for the nerve that carries sound and balance information to the brain from the ear.
How are sensory receptors classified?
somatic receptors and special receptors
What function of the gustatory receptors are parallel to what other receptors?
Olfactory receptors
Are there more cold receptors or warm receptors in the skin?
There are more cold receptors in the skin than warm receptors.
Receptors for taste and olfaction are classified as?
Receptors for taste are classified as gustatory receptors, while receptors for olfaction are classified as olfactory receptors. Gustatory receptors are found on taste buds located on the tongue, while olfactory receptors are found in the nasal cavity.
What type of receptors are most likely to be classified as silent receptors?
Silent receptors are a proportion of total receptors that are to be occupied before there is any response. It is an model and these are not a distinct subgroup of receptors.
Are cold or heat receptors more numerous?
More cool receptors than warm receptors in the skin.
What are the sensory receptors for smell referred to as?
The sensory receptors for smell are referred to as olfactory receptors.
What type of receptors are olfactory receptors?
Olfactory receptors are G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). These receptors are located in the olfactory epithelium of the nasal cavity and are responsible for detecting odor molecules.
