Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)
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Chapter1: Introduction To Physiology And Homeostasis
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  1. 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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