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What are the three typical responses that occur when a hormone binds to its receptor?
Change in membrane permeability, alteration of reaction rates, production of a new molecule
How does change in membrane permeability affect cellular function?
Controls the entry or exit of substances by adjusting transport proteins
What is the role of altering reaction rates when a hormone binds to its receptor?
Affects metabolic reactions by activating or deactivating enzymes
How does the production of a new molecule relate to changes in gene expression?
Leads to the creation of new proteins by altering gene expression
What determines the diverse cellular responses to the same hormone among different target cells?
Variations in receptor types
How do cellular responses to hormones differ based on hormone solubility?
Depending on whether the hormone is lipid-soluble or water-soluble
Test your knowledge on the effects of hormone binding to cell receptors, which can result in changes in membrane permeability, alteration of reaction rates, or production of new molecules. Understand how these actions influence cellular processes.
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