Generally, 'First Messengers' Are the Chemicals to Make Contact with a Cell's

question 37

Multiple Choice

Generally, 'first messengers' are the chemicals to make contact with a cell's receptor first. Which of the following are first messengers?

• A) Hormones.
• B) Neurotransmitters.
• C) A and B.
• D) Neither A or B.

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Definitions:

Open Market Operations

The buying and selling of government securities by a central bank in order to control the money supply and influence interest rates.

Excess Reserves

The capital reserves held by a bank or financial institution in excess of what is required by regulators, central bank, or other governing body.

Actual Reserves

The amount of funds that a bank has on hand and available to lend, beyond its reserve requirements.

Required Reserves

The minimum amount of funds a bank must hold in reserve against deposit liabilities, as mandated by regulatory authorities.