The Outer Part of a G Protein Receptor Binds __________

question 50

Multiple Choice

The outer part of a G protein receptor binds __________, and its inner part binds __________.

• A) the signaling molecule; tyrosine kinase
• B) the signaling molecule; a G protein
• C) G protein; tyrosine kinase
• D) G protein; an ion channel
• E) an ion channel; a G protein

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Definitions:

Pituitary

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, often referred to as the "master gland" because it controls various hormonal functions in the body.

Information Received

Information received refers to any data or messages obtained through communication, observation, or experience that can be processed mentally or stored for future use.

Interneurons

Neurons that are located in the central nervous system and act as a link between sensory neurons and motor neurons, playing a critical role in reflexes and neuronal circuits.

Synaptic Knob

The swelling at the end of a neuron's axon that contains neurotransmitters and is involved in transmitting signals across a synapse.