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Nerve Ending Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "RECEPTOR" which means:
- noun
- • A cellular structure that is postulated to exist in order to mediate between a chemical agent that acts on nervous tissue and the physiological response
- • An organ having nerve endings (in the skin or viscera or eye or ear or nose or mouth) that respond to stimulation
An example sentence would be:
- • "The taste receptor on your tongue allows you to perceive different flavors."
- • "The olfactory receptors in your nose help you detect different smells."
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New York Times23 Feb 2003 | Across 25 | |
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