Tuberous receptor
Tuberous Receptor
Tuberous Receptor (pronunciation: too-ber-ous reh-sep-tor) is a term used in the field of neuroscience and biology to describe a specific type of receptor found in the nervous system. The etymology of the term is derived from the Latin word "tuber" meaning lump or swelling, and the Latin "receptus", meaning to receive.
Definition
A Tuberous Receptor is a specialized cell or group of nerve endings that responds to specific types of stimuli. In the context of neuroscience, these receptors are often involved in the transmission of signals in the nervous system.
Function
Tuberous Receptors play a crucial role in the functioning of the nervous system. They are responsible for receiving and transmitting signals, which are then processed by the brain. This allows organisms to respond to changes in their environment.
Related Terms
- Neuron: A neuron is a nerve cell that is the basic building block of the nervous system. Neurons are similar to other cells in the human body in a number of ways, but there is one key difference between neurons and other cells. Neurons are specialized to transmit information throughout the body.
- Synapse: A synapse is a structure that permits a neuron to pass an electrical or chemical signal to another neuron or to the target effector cell.
- Neurotransmitter: Neurotransmitters are endogenous chemicals that enable neurotransmission. They transmit signals across a chemical synapse, such as a neuromuscular junction, from one neuron to another "target" neuron, muscle cell, or gland cell.
- Nervous System: The nervous system is a complex network of nerves and cells that carry messages to and from the brain and spinal cord to various parts of the body.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tuberous receptor
- Wikipedia's article - Tuberous receptor
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