You Have Recently Identified a Molecule You Believe to Be

question 4

Multiple Choice

You have recently identified a molecule you believe to be a signaling molecule associated with signal transduction. All you know about this molecule is that it is hydrophilic; therefore, you expect it to interact with a receptor ____.

• A) on the cell surface
• B) within the cytoplasm of the cell
• C) in the nucleus of the cell
• D) on the cytoplasmic surface of the plasma membrane
• E) associated with the endoplasmic reticulum

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Definitions:

CMS

stands for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, a federal agency within the United States Department of Health and Human Services responsible for administering the nation's major healthcare programs.

Antipyretics

Medications or substances used to reduce fever, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen.

Hypothalamus

A structure of the brain between the cerebrum and the midbrain; lies below the thalamus.

Laxative

A substance that induces the bowels to empty.