Chemical Communications in Biology Quiz

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What type of molecules are receptors in chemical communications?

Nucleic acid molecules

Protein molecules (correct)

Carbohydrate molecules

Lipid molecules

Which term refers to a chemical messenger that interacts with receptors?

Substrate

Ligand (correct)

Enzyme

Cofactor

What is the role of secondary messengers in a cell?

Destroy the receptor-ligand complex

Prevent ligands from interacting with receptors

Carry a message from a receptor and amplify it (correct)

Bind to receptors and induce a response

In chemical communication, what does adrenaline trigger the production of in muscle and liver cells?

Cyclic AMP (cAMP) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a neurotransmitter from a hormone?

The distance over which it acts Signup and view all the answers

Where do hormones released by endocrine glands travel to reach their target cells?

Into the bloodstream Signup and view all the answers

What enzyme is activated by calmodulin-bound calcium?

Protein kinase II Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of acetylcholinesterase in nerve transmission?

It inhibits the action of acetylcholine Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of inhibiting acetylcholinesterase?

Nerve transmission ceases Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using succinylcholine and decamethonium bromide as muscle relaxants?

They inhibit acetylcholinesterase temporarily Signup and view all the answers

How do acetylcholine-gated ion channels work?

The binding of acetylcholine enables the channels to open and propagate signals Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the rapid removal of acetylcholine?

To allow nerves to transmit more signals per second Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of calcium ions (Ca2+) in nerve transmission?

Increased Ca2+ concentration causes neurotransmitter-containing vesicles to fuse with the membrane and release their contents Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the neurotransmitter, such as acetylcholine, in nerve transmission?

The neurotransmitter is a ligand that binds to the receptor, altering it and opening its ion channel Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the movement of Na+ and K+ ions in nerve transmission?

The movement of Na+ and K+ ions is the first signal in nerve transmission, propagating the nerve signal to the next neuron or terminal cell Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the receptor in nerve transmission?

The receptor is an ion channel that opens and closes based on a particular stimulus Signup and view all the answers

How does nicotine affect nerve transmission?

Nicotine in low doses is a stimulant and prolongs the receptor's biochemical response Signup and view all the answers

What is the sequence of events in nerve transmission according to the text?

Na+ and K+ movement, Ca2+ movement, vesicle fusion, neurotransmitter binding Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of noninvasive glucose monitoring techniques over traditional finger-pricking methods?

They avoid the need for drawing blood. Signup and view all the answers

In Type II diabetes, what is the primary issue that prevents proper utilization of insulin?

Insufficient insulin receptors on target cells Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following drugs is used to increase insulin secretion in Type II diabetes patients?

Sulfonylurea compounds like tolbutamide Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the drug metformin in treating Type II diabetes?

Decreasing glucose production in the liver and carbohydrate absorption Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about the relationship between obesity and Type II diabetes?

There is a noticeable correlation between the two conditions. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the GLUT4 transporter in glucose metabolism?

Transporting glucose into target cells Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following amino acids acts as an inhibitory neurotransmitter?

Glycine Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT found in proteins?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the full name of the NMDA receptor?

N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of the NMDA receptor?

It is a receptor for glutamic acid Signup and view all the answers

How is glutamic acid removed from its receptor after signaling?

By transporter molecules that bring it back into the neuron Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action for monoamine neurotransmitters?

They are absorbed on a receptor, leading to signal transduction Signup and view all the answers