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What is a naturally occurring substance produced by specialized cells that affects the metabolism or behavior of other cells through signaling?
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A hormone is a naturally occurring substance (chemical) that affects the behaviour or metabolism of other cells through signalling.
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Which is not true about multipath signaling?
Multipath signaling uses less energy and results in clearer reception than line-of-sight signaling.
What is the difference between paracrine signaling and synaptic signaling?
Paracrine means it is does not involve the bloodstream. It does however involve cellular secretion of signaling molecules to local cells. Synaptic signaling is a paracrine type signaling but rather than being secreted to several local cells in the vicinity of the signaling cell, the signaling molecules are just secreted to a receptor cell only a narrow space away. Imagine working in an office of cubicals. Toss wadded up notes up over your wall and into the 10 closest cubicals and compare that too just tossing it to the one next to you.
Is a glycoprotein a type of peripheral protein that can be used as a receptor or in enzymatic functions?
it binds with several signaling molecules as it has shape that is complementary to signaling molecules.
Synaptic signaling between adjacent neurons is like hormone signaling in which way?
Nerves communicate at specialized cell junctions known as synapses. In response to some stimuli, in many cases an action potential, the pre-synaptic nerve releases signal molecules into the space between the two cells (the synaptic cleft). The signaling molecule is then bound by a receptor on the post-synaptic neuron. In this fashion "instructions" can be communicated between neurons. Generally binding of the messenger signal leads to the opening of an ion channel in the post-synaptic nerve causing that nerve to either become more or less excited. In the case of more excited the post-synaptic neuron will approach being able to fire its own action potential if it is excited enough.
Which signaling systems has the longest lived effects?
endocrine
What is the difference between caffeine and calcium?
Caffeine is a naturally occurring compound and acts as a stimulant as well as a diuretic. Calcium (Ca) is an element (20 in the periodic table) and is used in bone and shell growth in many animals as well as assists in cell signaling.
Roles do nucleotides play in living organisms?
In living organisms, nucleotides play important roles in metabolism and signaling.
What Bodily functions are not affected by metmoblism?
Bodily functions that are not directly affected by metabolism include cell division, nerve signaling, and muscle contraction. Metabolism primarily involves processes related to energy production and utilization in the body.
Which signaling system elements and modes does signaling system 7 use?
non associated signaling quasi-associated signaling circuit related signaling non-circuit-related signaling
What is Cenopus?
It's the cellular signaling pathways that cause naturally normal color change in reptiles, fish etc.Please see related link below!
Is enzyme a lipid?
NO LIPID IS NOT A ENZYMEfat-It is a soluble (lipophilic), naturally-occurring molecule, such as fats, oils, waxes, cholesterol, sterols, fat-soluble vitamins (such as vitamins A, D, E and K), monoglycerides, diglycerides, phospholipids, and others. The main biological functions of lipids include energy storage, acting as structural components of cell membranes, and participating as important signaling molecules.
When was Science Signaling created?
Science Signaling was created in 2008.
What are the two types of SCSI buses use in signaling methods?
1) Single-Ended signaling 2) Differential Signaling
What is the difference between autocrine signaling and endocrine signaling?
In autocrine signaling, a substance produced by a cell effects that cell, as with cytokines in the immunity system. Endrocrine signaling is a systemic response to a substance.
Which is not true about multipath signaling?
Multipath signaling uses less energy and results in clearer reception than line-of-sight signaling.
When was Cell Signaling Technology created?
Cell Signaling Technology was created in 1999.
What is Cell Signaling Technology's population?
Cell Signaling Technology's population is 300.
