Which of the Following Are True of the Second Messenger

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are true of the second messenger signaling system?
1) This system requires the availability of energy in the form of ATP.
2) This system is utilized by steroid and peptide hormones.
3) An example of a second messenger is cyclic-AMP.

• A)1, 2, 3
• B)1, 2
• C)2, 3
• D)1, 3

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Definitions:

Hippocampus

A region of the brain associated with memory and learning.

Permanent Storage

The long-term preservation of information or data in a manner that ensures its future retrieval and use.

Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum in the brain, involved in complex brain functions such as thought, memory, and consciousness.

Metabolic Rate

This rate measures the amount of energy expended by the body over a certain period of time, including during various activities beyond resting conditions.