CEFR C1

alpha-adrenergic receptor

Translation

αアドレナリン受容体 / アルファアドレナリン受容体

Meaning

A protein located on the surface of cells that binds to adrenaline or noradrenaline to regulate blood vessel constriction and smooth muscle activity.

Examples

  • 「alpha-adrenergic receptor」について話すときの英語例です。
    The drug acts as an antagonist to the alpha-adrenergic receptor to prevent blood vessel narrowing.
  • 日常会話で「alpha-adrenergic receptor」を使う場面です。
    Scientists are studying how the alpha-adrenergic receptor influences heart rate during physical stress.