As Discussed in the Opening Vignette of the Chapter,Chris Langan

question 209

Multiple Choice

As discussed in the opening vignette of the chapter,Chris Langan was believed to have an IQ of __________ and considered a(n) __________ as a child.

• A)80;autistic savant
• B)100;existentialist
• C)150;abstract thinker
• D)195;prodigy

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Definitions:

G Protein

A class of proteins that act as molecular switches inside cells, involved in transmitting signals from various stimuli outside a cell to its interior.

Receptor Molecules

Proteins located on the cell surface or within cells that bind specific substances, triggering a biological response.

Up-regulation

refers to the process of increasing the response to a stimulus, often involving an increase in the number of receptors on a cell's surface.

Receptor Sites

Specific locations on cell surfaces or within cells where molecules, such as hormones or neurotransmitters, bind to elicit a response.