Also located in Beverly Hills is the community of Laurel Ridge perched high on the central ridge section of Citrus County. The homes in Laurel Ridge are newer and modern, not to mention many are right on the Twisted Oaks Golf Course which is integrated right into the community.
reÂ·cepÂ·tor. 1. A nerve ending specialized to sense or receive stimuli. Skin receptors respond to stimuli such as touch and pressure and signal the brain by activating portions of the nervous system. Receptors in the nose detect odors. 2. A cell structure or site that is capable of combining with a hormone, antigen, or other chemical substance.
In cell biology, a receptor is a region on the cell membrane that binds to a substance. Usually, receptors are proteins found on or within the membrane. Many different types of molecules can bind to receptors on the cell surface, including hormones.