In Addition to Glucose, Can a Cell Use Lipids or Proteins

question 31

Essay

In addition to glucose, can a cell use lipids or proteins for energy?

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Definitions:

Receptor Potential

The change in electrical potential across a sensory receptor's membrane that occurs in response to a stimulus, leading to the generation of a nerve impulse.

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals that transmit signals across a synaptic gap between neurons in the nervous system.

Tonic Receptors

Sensory receptors that respond as long as a stimulus is present and adapt slowly to a constant stimulus.

Proprioceptors

Sensory receptors located in muscles and tendons, providing information about joint angle, muscle length, and muscle tension.