Resting Membrane Potential & Cell-Environment Interactions Flashcards
1
Q
voltage that exists across the plasma membrane during the resting state of an excitable cell
-negative inside, then flips to positive for the signal
A
Resting membrane potential
2
Q
ligands bind to plasma membrane receptors
A
Chemical signaling
3
Q
signal occurs by activating enzymes
A
Catalytic receptor proteins
4
Q
signal occurs by open or close ion gate
A
Chemically-gated channel linked receptors
5
Q
signal occurs indirectly
A
G protein linked receptors
6
Q
What molecules are involved in the interaction of cells with their environment?
A
Glycocalyx molecules
7
Q
jobs include embryonic development, wound repair, and immunity
A
Cell adhesion molecules
8
Q
jobs include contact signaling and chemical signaling
A
Plasma membrane receptors
