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What is the main function of G protein-coupled receptors?
What is the main function of G protein-coupled receptors?
- Inhibit synaptic transmission
- Transport ions across the membrane
- Amplify signals by generating second messenger molecules (correct)
- Initiate the action potential in nerve cells
Which type of receptor is known for producing the most rapid intracellular responses?
Which type of receptor is known for producing the most rapid intracellular responses?
- Catalytic receptors
- Cholesterol receptors
- Steroid hormone receptors
- Ligand-gated ion channels (correct)
In signal transduction, what do secondary messengers primarily function as?
In signal transduction, what do secondary messengers primarily function as?
- Transcription factors
- Receptor stabilizers
- Membrane transporters
- Signal amplifiers (correct)
Which molecule acts as a precursor for steroid hormones?
Which molecule acts as a precursor for steroid hormones?
What is the key event that occurs when an action potential arrives at an axon in synaptic transmission?
What is the key event that occurs when an action potential arrives at an axon in synaptic transmission?
Which category of membrane receptors is responsible for altering membrane permeability to ions?
Which category of membrane receptors is responsible for altering membrane permeability to ions?
What is the function of a G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) in signal transduction?
What is the function of a G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) in signal transduction?
Which molecule is converted to 5'-AMP by phosphodiesterase (PDE) in the G protein-coupled adenylyl cyclase-cAMP system?
Which molecule is converted to 5'-AMP by phosphodiesterase (PDE) in the G protein-coupled adenylyl cyclase-cAMP system?
What is the role of Gas in the G protein-coupled adenylyl cyclase-cAMP system?
What is the role of Gas in the G protein-coupled adenylyl cyclase-cAMP system?
What is the mechanism responsible for turning off the cellular response in signal transduction?
What is the mechanism responsible for turning off the cellular response in signal transduction?
In signal transduction, what determines the target response?
In signal transduction, what determines the target response?
What is the function of guanylyl cyclase in catalytic receptor enzymes?
What is the function of guanylyl cyclase in catalytic receptor enzymes?
Which type of receptor is associated with the conversion of cGMP to cGMP-dependent kinase in secondary messenger signaling?
Which type of receptor is associated with the conversion of cGMP to cGMP-dependent kinase in secondary messenger signaling?
What is a common downstream target of Janus kinases (JAKs) in signal transduction pathways?
What is a common downstream target of Janus kinases (JAKs) in signal transduction pathways?
Which receptor type is involved in auto-phosphorylation and recruitment of SH2 domain containing proteins?
Which receptor type is involved in auto-phosphorylation and recruitment of SH2 domain containing proteins?
Which molecule activates a cGMP-dependent kinase in secondary messenger signaling pathways?
Which molecule activates a cGMP-dependent kinase in secondary messenger signaling pathways?
What type of receptors include protein kinases like tyrosine kinase and guanylyl cyclase in their structure?
What type of receptors include protein kinases like tyrosine kinase and guanylyl cyclase in their structure?
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