The Small Molecule Acetylcholine Acts to Signal Different Cellular Responses

question 89

Short Answer

The small molecule acetylcholine acts to signal different cellular responses in many different cell types, including skeletal muscle cells, heart muscle cells, cells lining blood vessels, liver cells, and pancreatic cells.In each case, there is a membrane receptor that specifically binds acetylcholine.Upon binding, acetylcholine triggers a _______ to elicit a specific cellular response.

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Definitions:

Cognition

The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

Cultural

Relating to the ideas, customs, social behaviors, and artifacts of a society or community.

Social

Relating to society or its organization.

Attitudinal

Relating to, based on, or expressing someone's attitudes, beliefs, or perceptions.