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Nerve cell adhesion molecules refer to a class of membrane proteins that comprise the outer surfaces of cell membranes in the nervous system. They are thought to be involved in guiding development during embryonic life.
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∙ 13y agoNo, they are just crucial for the development of neural connections.
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Cellular adhesion molecules are?
Cell adhesion molecules are groups of transmembrane proteins that mediate.
What is it called when water sticks to different substances?
Adhesion is when water molecules stick to other molecules
Which adhesion is required for cell-to-cell communication?
Gap Junctions
Is cell adhesion a function of the membrane receptors?
No
What are molecules of two different substances called when cling together?
ADHESION
What do nerve cell adhesion molecules do?
The nerve cell adhesion molecules do a number of things which include releasing energy for metabolic activities. This will also be responsible for the distribution of E-cadherin and N-cadherin in nervous system that are developing.
Cellular adhesion molecules are?
Cell adhesion molecules are groups of transmembrane proteins that mediate.
What cell part receives nerve impulses and hormones from other?
receptor molecules on cell membranes receptor molecules on cell membranes
What is it called when water sticks to different substances?
Adhesion is when water molecules stick to other molecules
Which substances are found on cell surfaces and respond to nerve and hormone signals?
Receptor molecules are found on cell surfaces and respond to nerve and hormone signals.
Which substance are found on cell surfaces and respond to nerve and hormone signals?
Receptor molecules are found on cell surfaces and respond to nerve and hormone signals.
Do water molecules attract other polar molecules through adhesion cohesion peptide bonds ionic bonds?
adhesion
What is the definition of adhesion force?
Adhesion force is the force of attraction between molecules of different kind. Eg.adhesion force exists between the molecules of water and the molecules of its containing vessel.
The characteristic of a nerve cell that relates directly to its function in recieving and transmitting nerve impulses is its?
Accumulation of chemical neurotransmitters and specific protein molecules
What is the attraction between molecules of different substances?
adhesion
What is attraction between molecules of difference substances?
adhesion
Which adhesion is required for cell-to-cell communication?
Gap Junctions
