STRETCH RECEPTOR
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Stretch Receptor.
Stretch Receptor - as a noun
A receptor in a muscle that responds to stretching of the muscle tissue
Example Sentences
"The stretch receptors in the walls of our stomachs signal us when we are full."
"During exercise, stretch receptors send signals to the brain to increase heart rate and breathing."
"Damage to stretch receptors can result in decreased proprioception, making movement difficult."
"In yoga, maintaining a strong stretch stimulates the stretch receptors and increases flexibility."
"During a massage, applying pressure to the muscles activates stretch receptors, promoting relaxation."
