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Which factor would most likely interfere with the binding of a ligand to an intracellular receptor?
The presence of other molecules competing for binding to the receptor would most likely interfere with the binding of a ligand to an intracellular receptor. The receptor may also be in an incorrect conformational state that prevents ligand binding. Lastly, alterations in the receptor's structure due to mutations could interfere with ligand binding.
What is the most light sensitive receptor cells?
The rods in our eyes are the most light-sensitive receptor cells. They are highly sensitive to low light levels and help us see in dim lighting conditions.
What are the most numerous white blood cells?
White Blood Cells (WBCs) are of main two types: Granulated and Agranulated. There are three types of granulated WBC: Eosinophils, Basophils and Neutrophils.. While agranulated WBC are of two types: Lymphocytes and Monocytes..The most numerous WBc are Neutrophils, which are of 62% of total number of WBCs in the body... Neutrophils are neutral in nature and having 3-7 lobed nucleus..
Which taste receptor has the lowest threshold for taste?
The umami taste receptor has the lowest threshold for taste. This receptor is sensitive to the taste of glutamate, which is found in foods like meat, cheese, and tomatoes. Umami is often described as a savory or meaty flavor.
What would happen if a hormone receptor did not bind to the right site?
I'm assuming you're asking what would happen if a receptor did not bind the proper hormone. The answer is a complex one because binding to a receptor does not necessarily mean that the receptor will be activated. Sometimes binding causes receptor inhibition; other times it can mean that the properties of the receptor change so that other hormones have an easier/harder time binding and activating it. But for the sake of giving an answer, let's say that we want to know what happens if a hormone binds and activates the wrong receptor. That answer is a relatively simple one: in most cases, the same events would take place that normally happen when the correct hormone binds the receptor. Let's take an example of a relatively uncommon cause of hypertension called hypertension exacerbated in pregnancy. In this condition, there's a mutation in the receptor for the hormone aldosterone that allows other hormones besides aldosterone (eg, progesterone) to bind it and activate it. When progesterone levels are high, as in pregnancy, the extra progesterone binds and heavily activates the aldosterone receptor, and the receptor essentially "thinks" that aldosterone has bound. So the action of progesterone at the aldosterone receptor are the same as aldosterone itself; since aldosterone is a major contributor to blood pressure, blood pressure increases to very high levels.
What cutaneous receptors are the most numerous?
Simple Pain receptors.
There are three different types of anthrax. Which is most common?
cutaneous from its more common.
What are the most numerous types of neurons in the CNS?
Interneurons
Which of the types of bodies in the solar system is most numerous?
Stars or asteriods
Is cutaneous horn cancer?
Most cutaneous horns are not cancer but about 20 percent are. My husband had one and it turned out to be benign (no cancer).
Which of the three types of blood vessels are most numerous?
arteries, veins, capillaries
Cutaneous carcinoma are most commonly caused by exposure to?
jjj
Which type of respiration is the most effective in frog?
Cutaneous respiration.
What is the most numerous types of plants?
The most numerous types of plants are the Xerophyta Viscosa, the broccoli plant, the lilac, the zucchini plant, the blue bell, and the yew bush.
Which receptor Cells most directly enable us to distinguish different wavelengths of light?
Cones in the retina are the receptor cells that enable us to distinguish different wavelengths of light. There are three types of cones that are sensitive to different wavelengths, allowing us to perceive colors.
What specific types of skin glands are the most numerous?
The most numerous types of skin glands are the eccrine sweat glands. These glands are found all over the body and are responsible for regulating body temperature through the secretion of sweat.
Most receptor proteins are embedded in the?
Receptor proteins are embedded in the lipid bilayer of the cell membrane.
