HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY: AN INTEG ACCESS C
HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY: AN INTEG ACCESS C
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Author: Silverthorn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 6.2, Problem 7CC
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To determine: The events that take place during the process of amplification.

Introduction: The communication between the cells is essential to transport information to the cells. Cell-to-cell communication is done with the help of signal transduction pathways. Signal transduction pathway initiates a series of events, which generates the extracellular response.

Summary Introduction

To determine: The number of signaling molecules that are amplified in the figure is given in the book.

Introduction: Signal transduction pathway is a series of events that transfer the particular information to the cells. This pathway begins when a ligand attaches with a receptor present on the cells. The signals carried by a ligand are not sufficient to generate the response. Hence, these signals are amplified to produce a response.

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