receptor
/ɹɪˈsɛp.tɚ/ noun C2- A 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.
- Any specialized cell or structure that responds to sensory stimuli.
Plural receptors
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When scent molecules enter the nasal cavity, they stimulate specialized receptors that immediately transmit signals to the olfactory bulb.
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