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Which of the following is NOT a function of extracellular signaling molecules?
Which of the following is NOT a function of extracellular signaling molecules?
- Produce and secrete ligands (correct)
- Control gene expression
- Promote growth and differentiation
- Regulate metabolism
What are the types of molecules utilized as extracellular signaling molecules?
What are the types of molecules utilized as extracellular signaling molecules?
- Small organic molecules and lipids
- Peptides and proteins (correct)
- Proteins and small organic molecules
- Proteins and lipids
What is the main function of signaling cells?
What is the main function of signaling cells?
- Detect extracellular signaling molecules
- Produce and secrete extracellular signaling molecules (correct)
- Respond to extracellular signaling molecules
- Regulate gene expression
What is the main function of target cells?
What is the main function of target cells?
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What is juxtacrine signaling?
What is juxtacrine signaling?
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