Receptor Proteins

question 44

Multiple Choice

Receptor proteins

• A) receive incoming nutrients and store them until they are needed by the cell.
• B) only function in very specific cell types that receive sensory information.
• C) transmit information from outside the cell so that the cell can respond to stimuli.
• D) are found embedded in the nuclear membrane so transmit information on how to make a protein from the DNA to the cell's cytoplasm.
• E) receive large molecules and transmit them through the membrane.

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Definitions:

Circadian Rhythm

The approximately 24-hour cycle in the physiological processes of living beings, influencing sleep-wake patterns, hormone release, and other bodily functions.

Paradoxical Sleep

Another term for REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, characterized by the paradox of the brain being highly active while the body is immobilized.

Retina

A light-sensitive layer at the back of the eyeball that contains cells responsive to visual stimuli.

Circadian Rhythm

A 24-hour internal clock cycle that regulates physiological and behavioral processes in living organisms.