5 Questions
What are molecules that are released by signaling cells called?
Ligands
Where are receptors located in a cell?
In the cell's plasma membrane
What is the first stage of cell signaling?
Reception
What is the term for a series of steps by which a signal on a cell surface is converted into an intracellular signal?
Transduction
In which type of signaling do hormones act on target cells distant from their site of synthesis?
Endocrine signaling
Test your knowledge on how cells communicate and respond to their environment. Learn about the different types of signals and receptors involved in cell signaling.
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