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Beta-Adrenoceptor.
Beta-Adrenoceptor - 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-adrenergic receptorbeta receptorExample Sentences
"Activation of beta-adrenoceptors leads to an increase in heart rate."
"The beta-adrenoceptor agonist can cause relaxation of smooth muscle in the airways."
"The density of beta-adrenoceptors varies among different tissues."
"Epinephrine acts by binding to beta-adrenoceptors in the heart."
"The affinity of a drug for beta-adrenoceptors determines its potency."
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