Cell Communication Quiz 25

What is the name of the signaling molecule in cell communication?

• ligand

• receptor

• target

• inhibitor

1. Not all cells receive all signals. The cells that do have the correct receptors to pick up a certain signal are called ______________ cells for that signal.

• target

• non-target

• animal

• prokaryotic

1. The cell that makes the signal molecule is called the signaling cell. Where in the body would you find the signaling cell that makes insulin?

• pancreas

• gallbladder

• liver

• appendix

 In order for a message to be received by a cell, what must be true.

• the message must be no older that a few seconds in age

•  the message must be released by a cell in the same organ

• the message must be released by a cell on the same side of the body

• the message must have a shape that matches the receptor on the cell

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-3

How does the insulin leave the signaling cell and get to its target?

• by active transport transport and osmosis

• by cytoplasmic kinesis

• by diffusion and the blood stream

• by passive transport and the flagellum

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• 2

• 3

• 4

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

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• 2

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• 4

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Label A represents the

• receptor

• ligand

• target cell

• signal cell