Gap junctions between cardiac muscle cells and gap junctions between uterine smooth muscle cells form connections that provide for rapid communication. What is this phenomenon called?

Which of the following is NOT a mode of long-distance cell-to-cell communication?   a.) Endocrine b.) Paracrine c.) Neural d.) Neuroendocrine

Fill in the following boxes:

The figure below shows a living cell from the lung epithelium of a newt at different stages in M phase. Identify the stage in M phase that each panel in the figure represents. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

The propagation and reception of signals between nerve cells must happen quickly, in order for an organism to respond to stimuli appropriately. Because of that, the majority of neurotransmitters fall into which category?   -Autocrine -Paracrine -Endocrine -Direct signaling

If all the stem cells were removed from a holocrine gland, what effect will this have on long term function of that gland.   Increase, decrease or no change. With explanation

When a chemical signal binds to an intracellular receptor ... a) ... it leads to the activation of G proteins. b) ... causes the receptor-hormone complex to open or close ion channels. c) ... the cell reacts faster than when a chemical signal binds to membrane-bound receptors. d) ... it leads to the formation of mRNA. e) ... the chemical signal is usually a large, water-soluble molecule.

Imagine you are working in a lab and you examine an unknown cell only to discover it possesses gap junctions and microvilli. Based on those findings, what can you assume regarding its function(s)? O a) it specializes in intercellular communication O b) it can withstand mechanical stress c) it likely functions in absorption O d) A and C O e) B and C

please answer 15,16,17

Match the following cell types: Adult stem cell from which most connective tissue cells are derived Functional cells of a gland or organ, in contrast with the supportive or connective tissue of a gland or organ Most abundant cell type in connective tissue, secretes protein fibers and matrix into the extracellular space Less active form of fibroblast Lipid storage cells Cells of the cartilage [Choose ] [Choose ] [Choose] [Choose] [Choose] [Choose] UPYINV