In Order to Begin Desensitization, the ________ Domain of the Activated

question 34

Multiple Choice

In order to begin desensitization, the ________ domain of the activated G protein-coupled receptor is phosphorylated by a specific enzyme called a ________.

• A)extracellular, G protein-coupled receptor kinase
• B)extracellular, G protein-coupled receptor phosphatase
• C)cytoplasmic, G protein-coupled receptor kinase
• D)cytoplasmic, G protein-coupled receptor phosphatase
• E)extracellular, GRK

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Definitions:

Duct

A tube or passageway in a building or machine for conveying air, liquid, cables, etc., or in the body for conveying blood, lymph, or other fluids.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by glands in the body that regulate physiological and behavioral activities.

Connective Tissue

A type of body tissue that supports, connects, or separates different types of tissues and organs in the body.

Reticular Connective Tissue

This type of connective tissue has a network of reticular fibers that provide a supportive framework for soft organs such as the spleen, lymph nodes, and bone marrow.