Review Notebook: Unit 4 CED Flashcardizz (MCQ only)

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What is Direct Signaling?

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A type of cell signaling where cells communicate through direct contact, such as a Helper T cell binding to an antigen presenting cell.

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What does Cytokinesis divide?

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Cytokinesis divides the cytoplasm of a parental cell into two daughter cells.

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What is Paracrine Signaling?

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A form of signaling where a ligand binds to receptors on nearby cells, affecting their behavior.

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Where is calcium stored in muscle cells?

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Calcium is stored in the Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (Smooth ER) of muscle cells.

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What is Autocrine Signaling?

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A type of signaling where a cell secretes a signal that binds to receptors on its own surface, influencing its own activity.

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What is Local Signaling?

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A type of signaling that occurs over short distances, often involving paracrine and autocrine signaling.

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What is Long Distance Signaling?

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A type of signaling that involves hormones traveling through the bloodstream to distant target cells.

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What is Synaptic Signaling?

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A specialized form of signaling that occurs at synapses, where neurotransmitters are released from neurons to communicate with other neurons or muscles.

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What role do Cytokines play in cell signaling?

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Cytokines are signaling molecules that mediate and regulate immunity, inflammation, and hematopoiesis.

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What is the function of the Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum?

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The Smooth ER is involved in the synthesis of lipids, metabolism of carbohydrates, and storage of calcium ions.