People Who Participate in an Experiment, Whose Reactions or Responses

question 126

Multiple Choice

People who participate in an experiment, whose reactions or responses are observed as part of the experiment, usually to test the validity of a hypothesis, are called ________.

• A) stooges
• B) partners
• C) participants
• D) confederates

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Definitions:

Membrane-bound Receptor

A type of receptor that is attached to the cell membrane and is involved in signaling pathways following the binding of a ligand.

Cyclic AMP

A second messenger molecule important in many biological processes, such as signal transduction and intracellular communication.

Adenylyl Cyclase

An enzyme that converts ATP to cyclic AMP, playing a critical role in cell signaling pathways.

Endocrine

Pertains to the system of glands that release hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate body functions.