The Most Important Factor Determining Which Type of Receptor a Signal

question 37

Multiple Choice

The most important factor determining which type of receptor a signal molecule will bind to is

• A) the lipid solubility of the ligand.
• B) the size of the ligand.
• C) the size of the receptor molecule.
• D) the location of the receptor molecule.

---

Definitions:

Gain Weight

The process of increasing body mass through accumulation of fat, muscle, or other substances.

Set Point

A theoretical value in biology and psychology that the body or mind aims to maintain through various regulatory mechanisms.

Body Mass Index

A numerical computation that evaluates an individual's body weight in relation to their height, used to assess if their weight is in a healthy range.

Basal Metabolic Rate

The speed at which energy is consumed by the body during rest to keep critical operations like breathing and blood flow going.