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1. Term: Enteroceptor
2. Part of Speech: Noun
3. Senses:
1. A sensory receptor that responds to stimuli originating from within the body, especially in the gastrointestinal tract.
2. Any receptor in the walls of viscera that is stimulated by changes in tension; contributes to regulation of visceral activity.
4. Sample Sentences:
1. She experienced pain and discomfort as the enteroceptors in her stomach alerted her to the presence of food poisoning.
2. The enteroceptors in the intestinal walls detect changes in tension and send signals to the brain, regulating the digestive process.
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Term: Enteroceptor

Part of Speech: Noun

Senses:

1. A sensory receptor that responds to stimuli originating from within the body, especially in the gastrointestinal tract.
2. Any receptor in the walls of viscera that is stimulated by changes in tension; contributes to regulation of visceral activity.

Sample Sentences:

1. She experienced pain and discomfort as the enteroceptors in her stomach alerted her to the presence of food poisoning.
2. The enteroceptors in the intestinal walls detect changes in tension and send signals to the brain, regulating the digestive process.

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