Scientists Have Found That Extracellular Matrix Components May Induce Specific

question 33

Multiple Choice

Scientists have found that extracellular matrix components may induce specific gene expression in embryonic tissues such as the liver and testis.For this to happen,there must be direct communication between the extracellular matrix and the developing cells.Which kind of transmembrane protein would most likely be involved in this kind of induction?

• A)integrins
• B)collagens
• C)actins
• D)fibronectins

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Definitions:

Gestalt Principle

Principles that describe the brain's organization of sensory information into meaningful units and patterns, illustrating how people perceive visual components as whole entities rather than as separate parts.

Common Fate

A gestalt principle that states elements moving in the same direction are perceived as a collective or unit.

Retina

A layer of visual receptor cells at the rear of the eyeball.

Visual Search Tasks

Visual search tasks are experiments or tasks in which individuals are asked to locate a specific item or feature among a set of distractors, used to study attention, perception, and cognitive processes.