Why Do Many Chemical Signals That Bind to Intracellular Receptors

question 38

Multiple Choice

Why do many chemical signals that bind to intracellular receptors take longer to show their response than chemical signals that bind to membrane-bound receptors?

• A)Opening ion channels in the membrane can take a long time.
• B)Intracellular receptor responses frequently involve synthesis of new mRNA and proteins.
• C)It takes longer for the signal molecules to reach the receptors.
• D)The signal molecules are frequently broken down in the membrane before they get to the receptors in the cytoplasm.
• E)It takes longer for the signal molecules to reach the receptors and the signal molecules are frequently broken down in the membrane before they get to the receptors in the cytoplasm are correct.

---

Definitions:

Early Leadership Literature

The body of work or scholarly writings that appeared in the initial stages of leadership research and theory development, focusing on leadership styles, qualities, and effectiveness.

Top Executives

Individuals who hold the highest managerial positions in an organization, responsible for strategizing, decision-making, and overseeing operations.

External Monitoring

The process of keeping watch over the environment outside an organization to identify opportunities and threats.

Competitive

Characterized by or showing a strong desire to be more successful than others.