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Our DNA encodes many different types of receptors. Since just about every cell of the body contains the exact same DNA, you would think that all would have the same set of receptors too. But while every cell does have the DNA necessary to make any receptor, each cell only makes the receptors that are specific to its particular cell type. The receptors made by a specific cell type are collectively called that cell's receptor repertoire.
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Which receives signals a fluid mosaic model or a receptor?
a receptor
How long does receptor activation take?
Receptor activation can happen within milliseconds to seconds when a ligand binds to the receptor, triggering a conformational change. The time it takes for the receptor to fully activate and initiate downstream signaling pathways can vary depending on the specific receptor and the cellular context.
Drugs that increase receptor activation are those that?
Drugs that increase receptor activation are known as agonists. They bind to the receptor and produce a biological response. This can lead to a variety of effects depending on the specific receptor and drug involved.
What is a channel linked receptor?
A channel linked receptor transduces functions of the same protein molecule. An example of a channel linked receptor are neurotransmitters in the brain.
What is controlled by the magnitude of a receptor potential?
The magnitude of a receptor potential determines the strength of the stimulus detected by the sensory receptor. A larger receptor potential indicates a stronger stimulus, while a smaller receptor potential indicates a weaker stimulus. This information is then transmitted to the central nervous system for further processing and perception.
What does the phrase density of receptor cells mean?
Density of receptor cells are the amount of receptor cells in a specific area of the body. This could be in the lips.
Which receives signals a fluid mosaic model or a receptor?
a receptor
What does the medical abbreviation ARB mean?
ARB in medical terms means angiotensin receptor blocker.
What are important tissue receptor tumor markers?
Important tissue receptor tumor markers include estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR), and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) in breast cancer; epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) in lung cancer; and the androgen receptor (AR) in prostate cancer. These markers help guide treatment decisions and predict response to targeted therapies.
Is CD4 an adhesion molecule?
The glycoprotein CD4 is a co-receptor. A co-receptor is "a cell surface receptor, which, when bound to its respective ligand, modulates antigen receptor binding or affects cellular activation after antigen-receptor interactions." (MediLexicon)
What does it mean by OID in X-ray?
It means object to image receptor distance. It's the distance/space between the thing being x rayed and the image receptor (the plate that absorbs the x-rays and forms the image)
What is the receptor for equilibrium?
The Macula is the receptor for static equilibrium.
What is a molecule that acts as signal when it binds to a receptor?
Intracellular receptor
What receptor does aroma therapy stimulate?
What receptor is stimulated by aromatherapy
A protein on the cell membrane binds and recognized to specific substance is called a?
It is called a receptor protein.
How long does receptor activation take?
Receptor activation can happen within milliseconds to seconds when a ligand binds to the receptor, triggering a conformational change. The time it takes for the receptor to fully activate and initiate downstream signaling pathways can vary depending on the specific receptor and the cellular context.
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.
