Cell Communication Review

Cell Communication Review

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Biology

11th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are ligands in cell communication?

Back

Ligands are signaling molecules that bind to receptors on target cells to initiate a response.

2.

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Front

What are receptors in cell communication?

Back

Receptors are proteins on the surface of or inside a cell that bind to ligands and trigger a cellular response.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of cAMP in signal transduction?

Back

cAMP acts as a secondary messenger that activates protein kinases, leading to a cellular response.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define signal transduction.

Back

Signal transduction is the process by which a cell converts one kind of signal or stimulus into another, often involving a series of molecular events.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a vesicle?

Back

A vesicle is a small membrane-bound sac that transports substances within a cell, often containing neurotransmitters.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the three main types of cell signaling?

Back

The three main types of cell signaling are endocrine, paracrine, and autocrine signaling.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is endocrine signaling?

Back

Endocrine signaling involves hormones being released into the bloodstream to target distant cells.

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