Binding to a Receptor at the Outer Cell Membrane to Induce

question 4

Multiple Choice

Binding to a receptor at the outer cell membrane to induce phosphorylation via adenylyl cyclase and cAMP of certain intracellular enzymes is a property of which class of hormone?

• A) Protein
• B) Steroid
• C) Amino acid-derived
• D) Both a and c

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Definitions:

Instinct

A fixed behavioral response in animals that is instinctual and occurs upon encountering certain stimuli.

Cerebral Cortex

The cerebral cortex is the outer layer of the cerebrum in the brain, playing a key role in memory, attention, perception, cognition, awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.

Amygdala

A section of the brain's limbic system involved in emotion, behavior, and motivation, particularly known for its role in processing fear.

Optic Nerve

The nerve that transmits visual information from the retina to the brain.