NR507: Advanced Pathophysiology Week 1 Questions With Complete Solutions

Chemicals secreted by cells correct answer: hormones neurotransmitters cytokines Three Methods of Communication between cells correct answer: Gap junction chemical secretion Remote Signaling remote signaling correct answer: chemicals secreted can travel near or far to a specific cell chemical secretion correct answer: cells secrete chemicals into the bloodstream gap junction correct answer: A type of intercellular junction in animals that allows the passage of materials between cells. signal transduction correct answer: A series of molecular changes that converts a signal on a target cell's surface to a specific response inside the cell. cellular metabolism correct answer: all of the chemical reactions that are part of maintaining cellular function Anabolism correct answer: Metabolic pathways that construct molecules, requiring energy. catabolism correct answer: Metabolic pathways that break down molecules, releasing energy. anaerobic metabolism correct answer: The metabolism that takes place in the absence of oxygen; the principle product is lactic acid. aerobic metabolism correct answer: The cellular process in which oxygen is used to metabolize glucose. Ener