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re·cep·tors
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receptors
Plural form of receptor.
There are a large number of receptors in the human body, each receptor having its own different function and purpose.
Submitted by MaryC on December 19, 2015
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of receptors in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of receptors in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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They have more, what are called, cannabinoid receptors in their brain than humans do, so they’re a lot more sensitive to the THC component of marijuana, it’s potent in any way they can get it.
Chamomile tea has been used in traditional medicine to treat many ailments, including insomnia. Chamomile contains the flavonoid apigenin, a compound that binds to the benzodiazepine receptors in the brain, creating a sedative effect.
Proteins are very flexible in their abilities to interact with receptors or antibodies; they are capable of [tolerating] mutation in quite a number of different ways to achieve the same endpoint.
We are only now starting to look at such markers.In some ways, we need to look at those who were young and otherwise healthy who succumbed to the disease as well as older persons with co-morbidities, certain types of receptors in the lungs might hold some useful information.Other scientists have suggested we need to look at the genetics of blood clotting, or the number of certain interleukins, which can be markers of inflammation. We need more time and data to build a useful profile.
We discovered that the chemical causes pain by activating pain receptors.
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