Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Chemoreceptive

👉 In the context of neuroscience, a chemoreceptor is a type of sensory receptor that receives signals from the body's central nervous system (CNS) to detect changes in blood flow or other physiological conditions. Chemoreceptors are located throughout the body and can respond to various stimuli such as chemical substances, electrical currents, and mechanical forces. Involvement of a chemoreceptor in response to stimuli can lead to a sense of pain or discomfort.

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