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Princeton's WordNet

  1. beta receptor, beta-adrenergic receptor, beta-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 vasodilation and increased heart beat)

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  1. beta-adrenoceptor

    A beta-adrenoceptor is a type of protein found on the cells of various tissues which are targeted by the hormones adrenaline (epinephrine) and noradrenaline (norepinephrine) to modulate physiological processes such as heart rate, blood pressure, and digestion. These receptors play crucial roles in the response to stress and exercise and can be further classified into beta-1, beta-2, and beta-3 adrenoceptors, each with distinct distributions and functions in the body.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of beta-adrenoceptor in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of beta-adrenoceptor in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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