4.1 Cell Communication

What occurs during direct cell-to-cell contact?

What occurs during cell communication in cell signaling?

How do cells communicate over a short distance? Identify two examples.

What is the process that results in the release of a chemical signal from a cell?

a. Where are the chemical signals synthesized?

b. Where are the chemical signals processed?

What occurs during reception?

Where is the receptor for a steroid hormone

Where is the receptor for a protein hormone

Why would the receptor be in different locations?

True or False: Only specific cells will respond to specific chemical signals because they have a receptor for the chemical signal.

How do cells communication over a long distance? Identify one example.