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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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| As indicated by the title, neurophysiology (eg, action potentials, muscle receptor functions) is not covered. Petrissage, the form of massage used in this study, involves an active grasping and release of the triceps surae muscle, thereby activating both cutaneous and deep muscle receptors. Recurrence of GHJ dislocation may occur as a result of deficits in joint and muscle receptor input and a related loss of neuromuscular coordination. |
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