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receptor Physiol a sensory nerve ending that changes specific stimuli into nerve impulses receptor [ri′sep·tər] (biochemistry) A site or structure in a cell which combines with a drug or other biological to produce a specific alteration of cell function. (physiology) A sense organ. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| 26-29,31,32) High-frequency TENS, on the other hand, releases gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) spinally, decreases glutamate levels spinally, and activates delta-opioid and muscarinic receptors in the spinal cord and delta-opioid receptors supraspinally. Rapacuronium preferentially antagonizes the function of M2 versus M3 muscarinic receptors in guinea pig airway smooth muscle. 3] represent pharmacologic definitions, which are based on the actions of various drugs that bind muscarinic receptors selectively. |
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