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receptor
In biology and medicine, a specialized cell or molecule that reacts to certain stimuli such as light, pressure, or chemical substances and passes on a signal. Receptors are crucial for sensory perception and communication between cells.
Die Schmerzrezeptoren in der Haut senden bei einer Verletzung ein Signal an das Gehirn.
The pain receptors in the skin send a signal to the brain when there is an injury.
'Rezeptor' (receptor) is a technical term from biology, chemistry, and medicine. This word is rarely used in normal everyday life.
In der Vorlesung haben wir über die Funktion von Neurotransmittern und ihren Rezeptoren gesprochen.
In the lecture, we talked about the function of neurotransmitters and their receptors.
The word is derived from the Latin verb 'recipere', which means 'to take in' or 'to receive'. A receptor is therefore literally a 'receiver' for certain signals or substances.
Jeder Rezeptor ist für einen bestimmten Botenstoff spezialisiert.
Each receptor is specialized for a specific messenger substance.
To describe what a receptor is specialized for, you use the preposition 'für' (for) followed by the accusative.
Die Zunge hat verschiedene Rezeptoren für süße, saure, salzige und bittere Geschmäcker.
The tongue has different receptors for sweet, sour, salty, and bitter tastes.
sensor
Both structures detect stimuli and pass on a signal. “Der Sensor” is a technical component, while “der Rezeptor” refers to a specialized biological structure in cells or molecules. Use “Sensor” for technical devices and “Rezeptor” in biological or medical contexts.
Der Rezeptor erkennt den chemischen Stoff und leitet ein Signal in der Zelle weiter.
The receptor detects the chemical substance and passes a signal on inside the cell.
Der Sensor erkennt den Druck und sendet ein Signal an das Gerät.
The sensor detects the pressure and sends a signal to the device.
