5 Questions
Which type of receptors are located inside the cell?
Cytoplasmic receptors
Which receptor type inhibits electrical activity of neurons?
Ligand-gated ion channels
What are the three main ways the action of a receptor can be classified as?
Relay of signal, amplification, or integration
What is a molecule that binds to a receptor called?
Ligand
Which type of receptors include ligand-gated ion channels and G protein-coupled receptors?
Cell surface receptors
Test your knowledge about receptors, which are protein structures that receive and transduce signals in biological systems. Learn about how chemical messengers bind to receptors and produce physiological responses, such as changes in the electrical activity of cells.
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