The First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics Apply to Nonliving

question 3

True/False

The first and second laws of thermodynamics apply to nonliving systems like gasoline engines but do not apply to reactions in living cells.

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Definitions:

Signal Transduction

The process by which cells respond to external signals, converting them into a cellular response through a series of molecular events.

Proprioceptors

Sensory receptors located in muscles and tendons, providing information about body position and movement.

Chemoreceptors

Sensory receptors in the body that respond to chemical stimuli, such as taste or smell.

Mechanoreceptors

Sensory receptors responsible for converting mechanical pressures or changes in position into signals that can be interpreted by the nervous system.