List three factors that target cell activation depends on, after the hormone binds to the receptor

What will be an ideal response


Interaction depends on ( 1 ) blood levels of the hormone, ( 2 ) relative numbers of receptors for that hormone on or in the target cells, and ( 3 ) the affinity (strength) of the binding between the hormone and the receptor.

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Of the ligaments associated with the vertebral column, the ligament seen most posteriorly on sagittal MR images below the level of the cervical region is the _________________________.

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

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Norepinephrine acts on the heart by ________

A) causing threshold to be reached more quickly B) blocking the action of calcium C) causing a decrease in stroke volume D) decreasing heart contractility

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Which of the following is not a vein of the upper limb?

A. Cephalic vein B. Great saphenous vein C. Basilic vein D. Median antebrachial vein E. Ulnar vein

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The percentage of the vital capacity that can be exhaled during a specific time period is known as the

A. alveolar ventilation. B. maximal lung capacity rate. C. forced expiratory volume. D. pulmonary minute ventilation. E. tidal volume.

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