AP - Cell Communication

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What are the three steps of signal transduction?

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Reception, Transduction, Response

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What determines whether a cell is a target cell for a particular signal molecule?

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Signal receptors

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What is the term for the communication between two neurons through neurotransmitters?

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Synapse

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What type of signaling involves the release of signals that affect nearby cells?

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Paracrine signaling

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In which type of signaling are hormones used?

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Endocrine signaling

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What is the role of signal receptors in cell communication?

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They bind to specific signaling molecules, determining target cell response.

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Define synaptic signaling.

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A form of communication where neurotransmitters are released from one neuron to bind to receptors on another neuron.

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What is endocrine signaling?

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A type of signaling where hormones are released into the bloodstream to affect distant target cells.

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What is the difference between autocrine and paracrine signaling?

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Autocrine signaling affects the same cell that releases the signal, while paracrine signaling affects nearby cells.

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What is a phosphorylation cascade?

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A series of chemical reactions during cell signaling where one enzyme activates another, leading to a cellular response.