AP Cell Communication

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What determines whether a signal molecule binds on the surface or enters the cell?

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Size, polarity, and ability to cross the membrane determine whether a signal molecule binds on the surface or enters the cell.

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How is a cellular response terminated after it has occurred?

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A cellular response is terminated by separating the ligand and receptor.

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What type of signaling involves a cell responding to signals from itself?

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Autocrine signaling involves a cell responding to signals it produces.

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What type of signaling involves a cell communicating with nearby cells?

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Paracrine signaling involves a cell communicating with nearby cells.

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What type of signaling involves long-distance communication through hormones?

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Endocrine signaling involves long-distance communication through hormones.

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What is programmed cell death known as?

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Programmed cell death is known as apoptosis.

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What is the role of receptors in cell signaling?

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Receptors bind to signal molecules and initiate a cellular response.

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What is a ligand in the context of cell signaling?

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A ligand is a molecule that binds to a receptor to initiate a signaling pathway.

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What is signal transduction?

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Signal transduction is the process by which a cell responds to external signals through a series of molecular events.

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What is the difference between endocrine and paracrine signaling?

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Endocrine signaling involves hormones traveling through the bloodstream to distant targets, while paracrine signaling involves local signaling between nearby cells.