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Cell signaling

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the process by which cells communicate with each other and their environment to respond to stimuli

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Ligand

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a molecule that binds to a receptor, which is a protein molecule, to send signals within or between cells

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Hormones

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chemical substances that act like messenger molecules in the body

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Neurotransmitters

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chemical messengers that carry signals between nerve cells, muscles, and glands

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Cytokines

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small proteins that act as chemical messengers to regulate the immune system and other cells in the body

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Calcium ions

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positively charged ions that play a vital role in many biological processes

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Receptor

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a molecule or cell that binds to a specific substance and causes a reaction in the cell

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target cells

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a cell that is acted on selectively by a specific agent

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binding site

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a region on a molecule or cell surface where a chemical substance can attach

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specificity

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the tendency of a characteristic such as a behavior or a biochemical variation to occur in a particular species

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conformational change

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a change in the shape of a molecule, often caused by environmental factors

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Quorum

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a cell-to-cell communication process that allows bacteria to sense their cell density and the composition of nearby species

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Bioluminescence

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the ability of a living organism to produce and emit light through a chemical reaction

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Vibrio fischeri

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a bioluminescent, rod-shaped, Gram-negative marine bacterium that can live independently or in a symbiotic relationship with certain fish and squid

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bobtail squids

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small cephalopods that are related to cuttlefish and are known for their symbiotic relationship with luminous bacteria

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autoinducing molecule

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a signaling molecule thatenables detection and response to changes in the population density of bacterialcells

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LuxR

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a protein that regulates gene expression in Gram-negative bacteria through a quorum sensing (QS) system

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luciferase catalase

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the class of oxidative enzymes that produce bioluminescence

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Pheromones

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chemical signals that organisms release to communicate with other members of their species

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Acetylcholine

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a chemical messenger that acts as a neurotransmitter, carrying signals from the brain to the body’s cells

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Cytokine storm

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A severe immune reaction in which the body releases too many cytokines into the blood too quickly

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synapse

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a junction between two neurons that allows for the transmission of information

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endocrine glands

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organs that produce and release hormones into the bloodstream, where they travel to cells throughout the body

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Amines

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a class of organic compounds that contain a nitrogen atom with a lone pair and are derived from ammonia

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Peptides
a short chain of amino acids that are linked together by peptide bonds
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Steroids
Any of a group of lipids (fats) that have a certain chemical structure
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Esters
organic compounds that are formed when an alcohol and an acid react, resulting in the loss of water molecules
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Gasses
small gaseous molecules that function as neurotransmitters. This family of neurotransmitters consists of nitric oxide (NO), carbon monoxide
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Local signaling
a type of cell communication that occurs when cells that are close together use signals to communicate with each other
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Distant signaling
a type of cell communication where signaling molecules travel from one cell to a target cell that is far away
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Transmembrane receptors
protein molecules that span the cell membrane and interact with external ligands to trigger intracellular responses
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Ion channel linked receptors
cell-surface receptors that open and close ion channels in response to chemical signals
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G-protein linked receptors
a large group of cell surface proteins that respond to a wide range of external signals and play a key role in many bodily functions
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Enzyme linked receptors
proteins that act as both receptors and enzymes, and play a key role in cell growth, differentiation, and survival
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Intracellular receptors
proteins found inside a cell that regulate gene expression and cellular functions
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transcription factors
proteins that regulate gene activity by binding to DNA and other proteins
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First messenger
an extracellular factor that binds to a cell's surface receptor and initiates a response within the cell
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Reception
the process of activating sensory receptors by stimuli, such as chemicals, temperature, or mechanical stimuli
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Transduction
the process by which a virus transfers genetic material from one cell to another
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secondary messenger
a small molecule or ion that relays signals from cell surface receptors to target proteins within the cell
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signaling cascade
a series of chemical reactions that occur in a cell in response to a stimulus
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Cyclic AMP
(cAMP) is a small, hydrophilic molecule that acts as a second messenger in cells, regulating many physiological processes
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Response
the action of an organism in reaction to an internal or external stimulus
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Impulse transmission
the process by which nerve impulses are sent from one neuron to another, allowing the body to react to stimuli
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membrane potential
the difference in electrical potential between the inside and outside of a biological cell
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electrochemical potential difference
the difference in energy between two points, such as inside and outside a cell
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terminal bud
a bud located at the tip of a plant stem that is responsible for most of the plant's growth
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pre-synaptic cell
a neuron that sends information to another neuron at a synapse
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Voltage-gated Ca2+ channels
transmembrane proteins that allow calcium ions to enter cells in response to changes in the cell's membrane potential
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exocytosis
the process by which a cell moves large molecules and waste out of the cell and into the extracellular space
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ligand-gated Na+ channels
a type of ion channel that allows sodium ions to pass through the membrane of a cell when activated by a ligand
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G-protein-coupled receptors
proteins on the surface of cells that receive messages from the environment and transmit signals within the cell
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GTP
Guanosine Triphosphate (GTP) is a molecule that is involved in various cellular processes and serves as an energy source for certain biochemical reactions in the brain
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“fight or flight” response
an automatic physiological reaction to a perceived threat that prepares the body to either fight or flee
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Epinephrine
a hormone and neurotransmitter that plays a key role in the body's fight-or-flight response
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adrenal glands
small, triangular-shaped organs that sit on top of each kidney and produce hormones that regulate many important bodily functions
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adrenergic receptor
cell surface proteins that bind to catecholamines like epinephrine and norepinephrine, and mediate the actions of the sympathetic nervous system
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adenylate cyclase
an enzyme that converts adenosine triphosphate (ATP) into cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP)
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Insulin
a hormone that regulates the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood and controls how the body uses energy
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pancreas
a glandular organ in the abdomen that produces enzymes and hormones to aid in digestion and blood sugar regulation
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Negative feedback system
a control mechanism that helps maintain a steady state, or homeostasis, by returning conditions to a set point when they change
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Receptor tyrosine kinase
a protein found on the surface of cells that plays a key role in many cell functions, including cell division, metabolism, and survival
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tyrosine
a nonessential amino acid that plays a key role in many biological processes
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pancreatic beta cells
endocrine cells in the pancreas that produce and release insulin, a hormone that controls blood sugar levels
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glucose-transport proteins
membrane proteins that help glucose molecules enter cells
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facilitated diffusion
a passive transport process that moves molecules across a cell membrane from a higher concentration to a lower concentration without using energy
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hormone-receptor complex
a molecule or complex of molecules inside of or on the surface of a cell that binds its hormone resulting in a molecular change, which initiates a characteristic response or group of responses
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Testosterone
a hormone that plays a key role in the development and maintenance of male sex characteristics and other bodily functions
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Serum Response Factor gene
a transcription factor that regulates many genes involved in cellular activities, including: cell proliferation, cell migration, differentiation, angiogenesis, and apoptosis
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Oestradiol
a steroid hormone that plays a key role in the female reproductive system and other bodily functions
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ovarian cycle
a series of events that occur in the ovaries to prepare an egg for fertilization and reproduction
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hypothalamus
a part of the brain that coordinates the endocrine system and maintains a stable internal state called homeostasis
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ovaries
the female reproductive glands that produce eggs and hormones
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Gonadotropin-releasing hormone
a hormone that plays a vital role in sexual maturity, fertility, and sex drive
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puberty
the biological process of physical and hormonal changes that mark the transition from childhood to adulthood
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ovulation
the biological process of releasing an egg from an ovary during the menstrual cycle
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luteinizing hormone
a hormone that plays a role in sexual development and fertility in both men and women
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Progesterone
a steroid hormone that plays a vital role in the reproductive system, including menstruation, pregnancy, and sperm production
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uterine cycle
a series of changes that occur in the uterus each month to prepare for pregnancy
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endometrium
the inner lining of the uterus, made up of glandular cells that produce secretions
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menstruation
the shedding of the lining of the uterus, or endometrium, that occurs when pregnancy doesn't happen
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Insulin-like Growth Factor gene
genes that encode proteins that promote growth and development
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Positive feedback
a feedback loop where a change in a given direction causes additional change in the same direction
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homeostasis
the process by which living organisms maintain a stable internal environment while adjusting to external changes
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Cyclin-CDK
families of proteins that regulate the cell cycle and other cellular processes

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