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The skin, all 6-10 lb. (~3-4 kg) and 20 square feet in an adult, is a giant, washable, stretchable, tough, water-proof sensory apparatus covering your whole body. One of the endings that detect things is a encapsulated nerve ending formed by the tiny nerve cell of a dorsal root ganglion cell in next to a Merkel cell found in the basal layer hairy skin, in hair follicles, and in oral and anal mucosa.This called the Merkel disc and is a sensory receptor for pressure and texture information.

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Why Receptor proteins have binding sites each with a unique shape because?

Receptor proteins have binding sites with unique shapes to ensure specificity in their interactions with particular ligands, such as hormones or neurotransmitters. This structural specificity allows for precise signaling in cellular processes, as only the correctly shaped ligand can bind effectively to the receptor. Such selective binding is crucial for maintaining the integrity of biological signaling pathways and ensuring appropriate cellular responses.


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