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Beta-Adrenergic Receptor.
Beta-Adrenergic Receptor - as a noun
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)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beta-adrenoceptorbeta receptorExample Sentences
"The beta-adrenergic receptor is a G protein-coupled receptor located on the surface of cells."
"Activation of the beta-adrenergic receptor leads to an increase in heart rate."
"Beta blockers are drugs that bind to the beta-adrenergic receptors and block their effects."
"Mutations in the beta-adrenergic receptor gene can lead to cardiovascular diseases."
"The beta-adrenergic receptor plays a crucial role in the regulation of blood pressure."
