Tastes and Smells Are Similar in That

question 26

Multiple Choice

Tastes and smells are similar in that

• A) both types of stimuli are present in thousands of different chemicals.
• B) both types of stimuli must be dissolved in a body fluid before they can be detected.
• C) both types of stimuli are proteins (that is, molecules of very large size and high molecular weight).
• D) both types of stimuli evoke action potentials in the cells to which they bind.
• E) any given stimulus for one system evokes a response from the other system.

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Definitions:

TH-binding Proteins

Proteins that bind to thyroid hormones, helping in their transport and regulation in the body.

Thyroid Hormones

Hormones produced by the thyroid gland, including thyroxine and triiodothyronine, vital for regulating metabolism, energy, and growth and development.

Nuclear Receptor

A type of protein within cells that binds to specific molecules and influences the expression of genes, critical for various biological processes.

Messenger RNA

A type of RNA that carries genetic information from DNA to the protein-making sites in cells, guiding the synthesis of proteins.