Which Statement About Receptors Is True

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which statement about receptors is true?

• A) Receptors are found only on the surface of a cell.
• B) A receptor is specific to a signal ligand.
• C) Most receptors can bind many different signal ligands.
• D) Most receptors have no connection to a signal transduction pathway.
• E) Most receptors bind molecules that can diffuse through the cell membrane.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Functioning

Refers to the mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, remembering, judging, and problem-solving.

Prefrontal Lobes

Structures of the brain that play a key role in short-term memory, among other functions.

Temporal Lobes

Parts of the brain involved in processing sensory input into derived meanings for the appropriate retention of visual memory, language comprehension, and emotion association.

Long-Term Memory

The memory system that contains all the information that a person has stored over the years.