Cell Signaling Quiz

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What are the three main components involved in cell signaling?

  • The transmitter, the mediator, and the responder
  • The signal, the receptor, and the effector (correct)
  • The messenger, the transporter, and the receiver
  • The signal, the inhibitor, and the activator

Which of the following can be considered as a physical cue in cell signaling?

  • Lipid
  • Glucose
  • Protein
  • Pressure (correct)

What are chemical signals in cell signaling mostly composed of?

  • Mechanical vibrations
  • Sound waves
  • Molecules with the ability to bind and activate a specific receptor (correct)
  • Electrical impulses

Which class of chemicals do most hormones belong to in cell signaling?

<p>Peptides and lipids (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are peptides in cell signaling usually characterized as?

<p>Polar, hydrophilic molecules (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Cell Signaling Components

  • Three main components involved in cell signaling: receptors, signal transduction pathways, and effectors
  • Receptors: recognize and respond to signals, located on cell surface or within cells
  • Signal transduction pathways: series of molecular changes that transmit signal from receptor to effector
  • Effectors: carry out response to signal, can be enzymes, ion channels, or transcription factors

Physical Cues in Cell Signaling

  • Physical cues in cell signaling include: touch, vibration, light, temperature, and voltage

Chemical Signals in Cell Signaling

  • Chemical signals in cell signaling mostly composed of: neurotransmitters, hormones, and growth factors
  • Most hormones belong to the class of: proteins or steroids
  • Peptides in cell signaling usually characterized as: short chains of amino acids

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