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chemoreceptor
This term is used exclusively within biological and medical registers to describe sensory mechanisms that respond to chemical stimuli. It is a technical descriptor for cells that translate chemical concentrations, such as carbon dioxide or glucose, into electrical signals for the nervous system.
In a clinical or academic context, it is often contrasted with mechanoreceptors, which respond to physical pressure or vibration. The term is typically used in discussions regarding homeostasis, respiratory regulation, and endocrine signaling.
Meanings
Examples
The taste buds on the tongue act as a chemoreceptor for various flavors.
Wait, is a chemoreceptor the same thing as a receptor for hormones?
Central chemoreceptors in the medulla respond to changes in pH levels.
I wonder how a chemoreceptor distinguishes between different chemical signals.
The olfactory system relies on a specialized chemoreceptor to detect odors.
Does this specific chemoreceptor trigger a reflex action in the lungs?
A damaged chemoreceptor can lead to a loss of taste or smell.
The fish uses a chemoreceptor in its lateral line to find prey.