生理学教学课件：Chapter 2 The basic function of cell.pptxVIP

Transmembrane Signal TransductionChapter 2 The basic function of cell Signal transductionAn extracellular signaling molecule activates a specific receptor located on the cell surface or inside the cell.In turn, this receptor triggers a biochemical chain of events inside the cell, creating a response.Depending on the cell, the response alters the cells metabolism, shape, gene expression, or ability to divide.Environmental stimuli: chemical signal Transmembrane Signal TransductionSignal transduction mediated by G protein-linked receptorSignal transduction mediated by ion channelSignal transducti