1. The four steps in the signal transduction pathway are listed below, a-d. Label the diagram above with the letters a-d to indicate where on the diagram each step is taking place, and answer the two questions below. a. Signal transmission i. Describe what is taking place during the signal transmission step. b. Reception i. Describe what is taking place during the reception step. Be sure to use the terms ligand, receptor, and target cell. C. Signal transduction d. Response

1. The four steps in the signal transduction pathway are listed below, a-d. Label the diagram above with the letters a-d to indicate where on the diagram each step is taking place, and answer the two questions below. a. Signal transmission i. Describe what is taking place during the signal transmission step. b. Reception i. Describe what is taking place during the reception step. Be sure to use the terms ligand, receptor, and target cell. C. Signal transduction d. Response

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781285866932

Author:Lauralee Sherwood

Publisher:Lauralee Sherwood

Chapter4: Principles Of Neural And Hormonal Communication

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