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What are the main types of local signals discussed in the text?
What are the main types of local signals discussed in the text?
- Paracrine Signalling and Synaptic Signalling (correct)
- Endocrine Signalling and Neurotransmitter Signalling
- Autocrine Signalling and Hormonal Signalling
- Chemical Signalling and Electrical Signalling
Which type of signalling involves neurotransmitters like acetylcholine zipping across synapses?
Which type of signalling involves neurotransmitters like acetylcholine zipping across synapses?
- Synaptic Signalling (correct)
- Autocrine Signalling
- Paracrine Signalling
- Endocrine Signalling
What is the purpose of negative feedback loops in cell communication?
What is the purpose of negative feedback loops in cell communication?
- To adjust cellular actions based on external signals
- To keep the performance in balance (correct)
- To amplify responses
- To coordinate defence mechanisms
Which cells form protective barriers according to the text?
Which cells form protective barriers according to the text?
When considering cellular responsiveness, how do cells respond?
When considering cellular responsiveness, how do cells respond?
What are some examples of chemical signals mentioned in the text?
What are some examples of chemical signals mentioned in the text?
How do stem cells behave in the cellular orchestra described?
How do stem cells behave in the cellular orchestra described?
What is the purpose of positive feedback loops in cell communication?
What is the purpose of positive feedback loops in cell communication?
What is the function of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) mentioned in the text?
What is the function of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) mentioned in the text?
During the resting state of GPCRs, what is the state of the G protein?
During the resting state of GPCRs, what is the state of the G protein?
What happens during the activation phase of GPCRs?
What happens during the activation phase of GPCRs?
Which molecule displaces GDP from the G protein during ligand binding?
Which molecule displaces GDP from the G protein during ligand binding?
What initiates cellular responses in the GPCR pathway?
What initiates cellular responses in the GPCR pathway?
Which part of the GPCR pathway determines the function through shape alterations?
Which part of the GPCR pathway determines the function through shape alterations?
How are GPCRs related to modern drugs according to the text?
How are GPCRs related to modern drugs according to the text?
What is the significance of GPCRs being associated with many diseases?
What is the significance of GPCRs being associated with many diseases?
What is the role of activated proteins in the cell?
What is the role of activated proteins in the cell?
What ensures signal transmission precision and localization in the human body?
What ensures signal transmission precision and localization in the human body?
How does the 3D molecular shape of proteins contribute to specificity in signal transmission?
How does the 3D molecular shape of proteins contribute to specificity in signal transmission?
Where are water-soluble molecules receptors located?
Where are water-soluble molecules receptors located?
What is the purpose of G Protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) and ligand-gated ion channel receptors?
What is the purpose of G Protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) and ligand-gated ion channel receptors?
Why do only target receptors interact with specific signals in the body?
Why do only target receptors interact with specific signals in the body?
How do activated proteins affect cellular processes within the cell?
How do activated proteins affect cellular processes within the cell?
What distinguishes membrane-bound receptors from non-membrane-bound receptors?
What distinguishes membrane-bound receptors from non-membrane-bound receptors?
What is the main function of protein kinases in signal transduction?
What is the main function of protein kinases in signal transduction?
In a phosphorylation cascade, what role is played by the protein kinases?
In a phosphorylation cascade, what role is played by the protein kinases?
What can happen if mutations affect the critical serine or threonine residues in proteins?
What can happen if mutations affect the critical serine or threonine residues in proteins?
What is the primary role of phosphatases in signal transduction?
What is the primary role of phosphatases in signal transduction?
How does adenylyl cyclase get activated in GPCR signaling?
How does adenylyl cyclase get activated in GPCR signaling?
What is the consequence of activating adenylyl cyclase?
What is the consequence of activating adenylyl cyclase?
Which residues within proteins are typically phosphorylated during signal transduction?
Which residues within proteins are typically phosphorylated during signal transduction?
What is the primary function of adenylyl cyclase?
What is the primary function of adenylyl cyclase?
How does cholera toxin disrupt the signaling pathway involving adenylyl cyclase?
How does cholera toxin disrupt the signaling pathway involving adenylyl cyclase?
Besides cAMP, which other small molecules participate in cellular signaling cascades?
Besides cAMP, which other small molecules participate in cellular signaling cascades?
What is the typical intracellular concentration of calcium ions?
What is the typical intracellular concentration of calcium ions?
Which organelle serves as an intracellular calcium reservoir?
Which organelle serves as an intracellular calcium reservoir?
What is the crucial role of calcium pumps in cellular function?
What is the crucial role of calcium pumps in cellular function?
How does PKA influence cellular processes?
How does PKA influence cellular processes?
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