A G-protein with no known ligand or function is termed an __________

Fill in the blank with the correct word.


Answer: Orphan receptor

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A. use hormones to transmit information. B. transmit signals away from the cell body. C. manufacture proteins to be used by the neuron. D. transmit signals toward the cell body. E. release neurotransmitter.

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Which of the following is not true of testosterone?

A. It is a major male sex hormone. B. It is produced by the sustentacular cells in the seminiferous tubules. C. It has a significant effect on sex drive. D. It is responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics. E. All of these are true of testosterone.

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