A Neuron Synthesizes and Secretes Substance D, Which Binds to a Receptor

question 71

Multiple Choice

A neuron synthesizes and secretes substance D, which binds to a receptor on the neuron cell membrane, triggering an influx of calcium. Substance D therefore is a ligand for a ____.

• A) a receptor tyrosine kinase
• B) a G-protein-coupled receptor
• C) a hormone receptor
• D) a ligand-gated ion channel
• E) guanylyl cyclase

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