When Comparing Ionotropic and Metabotropic Receptors Which of the Following

question 7

Multiple Choice

When comparing ionotropic and metabotropic receptors which of the following is true?

• A) Ionotropic receptors mediate their effects faster than metabotropic receptors.
• B) Metabotropic receptors mediate their effects faster than ionotropic receptors.
• C) A single ionotropic receptor can activate a variety of second messenger effects in the cell.
• D) Metabotropic receptors can directly mediate the flux of ions across the cell membrane.
• E) Metabotropic signaling within the cell is terminated when the ligand un-binds from the receptor

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