What does alpha receptor mean?
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al·pha re·cep·tor
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Princeton's WordNet
alpha receptor, alpha-adrenergic receptor, alpha-adrenoceptornoun
receptors postulated to exist on nerve cell membranes of the sympathetic nervous system in order to explain the specificity of certain agents that affect only some sympathetic activities (such as vasoconstriction and relaxation of intestinal muscles and contraction of smooth muscles)
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alpha receptor
An alpha receptor refers to a specific type of protein found on the surface of cells in various parts of the body such as the vascular smooth muscle, heart, and central nervous system. These receptors interact with certain chemicals, particularly norepinephrine and epinephrine, to trigger different types of physiological responses including constriction of blood vessels, increase in blood pressure, and relaxation of smooth muscle. There are two main types of alpha receptors, alpha-1 and alpha-2, each triggering different effects in the body.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of alpha receptor in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of alpha receptor in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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