« previous next »

Author Question: Different body cells can respond differently to the same peptide hormones becaus (Read 1035 times)

sammy

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 818
on: Sep 23, 2013
Different body cells can respond differently to the same peptide hormones because
A) different target cells have different sets of genes.
B) each cell converts that hormone to a different metabolite.
C) a target cell's response is determined by the components of its signal transduction pathways.
D) the circulatory system regulates responses to hormones by routing the hormones to specific targets.
E) the hormone is chemically altered in different ways as it travels through the circulatory system.


penguins

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 903
Reply #1 on: Sep 25, 2013
For sure it has to be C Mark as solved once you're done!


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question

sammy

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 818
Reply #2 on: Sep 27, 2013
Beauty! You were right on this one again :D


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

About 600,000 particles of skin are shed every hour by each human. If you live to age 70 years, you have shed 105 pounds of dead skin.

Did you know?

People who have myopia, or nearsightedness, are not able to see objects at a distance but only up close. It occurs when the cornea is either curved too steeply, the eye is too long, or both. This condition is progressive and worsens with time. More than 100 million people in the United States are nearsighted, but only 20% of those are born with the condition. Diet, eye exercise, drug therapy, and corrective lenses can all help manage nearsightedness.

Did you know?

Between 1999 and 2012, American adults with high total cholesterol decreased from 18.3% to 12.9%

Did you know?

Anesthesia awareness is a potentially disturbing adverse effect wherein patients who have been paralyzed with muscle relaxants may awaken. They may be aware of their surroundings but unable to communicate or move. Neurologic monitoring equipment that helps to more closely check the patient's anesthesia stages is now available to avoid the occurrence of anesthesia awareness.

Did you know?

There are 60,000 miles of blood vessels in every adult human.

Body plan of a crustacean, as represented by a shrimp Body plan of a crustacean, as represented by a shrimp
Emiliania huxleyi cells in an electro-microscopic picture. Emiliania huxleyi cells in an electro-microscopic picture.
Stem cells, undecided Stem cells, undecided
The Functions of Water in the Body The Functions of Water in the Body
The metabolic activity of mammalian cells The metabolic activity of mammalian cells
Synthesis and use of glucose in the human body Synthesis and use of glucose in the human body
Video: Bone tissue types - compact and spongy

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library