Match the second messenger on the left with the properties on the right
A) opens calcium ion channels
B) activates protein kinase C
C) binds to calmodulin
D) glucose mobilization
E) smooth muscle relaxation
1) cAMP
2) IP3
3) DAG
4) calcium
5) cGMP
Answers: 1) D 2) A 3) B 4) C 5) E
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