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MATCHING Identify the Letter of the Choice That Best Matches the the Phrase

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MATCHING
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-A Statistical function


Definitions:

Membrane-bound Receptor

A protein molecule embedded in the cell membrane that receives chemical signals from outside the cell and, upon binding with a specific ligand, initiates a cellular response.

Nuclear Receptor

Nuclear receptors are a class of proteins found within cells, that on binding with a specific ligand, can directly regulate the expression of specific genes.

Membrane-bound Receptor

A type of receptor located on the cell membrane that binds to external molecules to initiate a cellular response.

Eicosanoids

Bioactive lipid compounds derived from fatty acids, playing critical roles in inflammation, immunity, and as messengers in the central nervous system.

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