Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)
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Chapter1: Introduction To Physiology And Homeostasis
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A cell releases a ligand that travels through the extracellular matrix to a nearby target cell. There, the ligand binds to a receptor on the target cells membrane. This is an example of _______ signaling using a _______ ligand.
paracrine ; hydrophobic
paracrine ; hydrophillic
endocrine ; hydrophobic
endocrine ; hydrophillic
autocrine ; hydrophobic
autocrine ; hydrophillic
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- The ability of cells to communicate through chemical signals originated in single cells and was in essential for the evolution of multicellular organisms.
- Cells send and receive chemical messages constantly to coordinate the actions of distant organs, tissues, and cells.
- Cells communicate via various types of signalling that allow chemicals to travel to target cells in order to elicit response.
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