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Suzanne has just started her new career, and has been hired into a temporary part-time position.Her grandfather has worked in the same permanent full-time position for his entire life, and is making a significantly higher income than her, despite her higher level of education.Which term refers to this discrepancy?


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Receptor Type

Refers to the classification of receptor molecules based on their binding specificities and mechanisms of action in transmitting cellular signals.

Mechanoreceptors

Sensory cells or organs specialized to detect mechanical pressure or distortion, such as touch, sound, and muscle tension.

Acids

Substances with a pH less than 7 that are capable of donating a proton (H+) to another compound (a base), characterized by a sour taste.

Sourness

Sourness is one of the five basic tastes and is caused by acids in food.

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