The membrane proteins that bind to a ligand and act in the body's chemical signaling system are ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


receptors

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A) break down. B) synthesize. C) bond to actin. D) be secreted. E) form cross-bridges.

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A cell is placed in a hypotonic solution. The cell will

a. lose water by diffusion b. gain water by osmosis c. lose water by exocytosis d. gain water by pinocytosis e. remain unchanged

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Considering the life-history characteristics of most turtles, which of these approaches to conservation of a species of turtle is likely to be more effective, and why: protecting eggs and nests so that the hatchling turtles can reach the water or

protecting adult female turtles?

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A predominance of which waves in an electroencephalogram (EEG) might indicate that a person is physically and mentally relaxed?

A) Gamma B) Alpha C) Beta D) Theta E) Delta

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