Cell Physiology: Cell Signaling

Brief Introduction to Cellular Signaling

Learning Objectives:
• Describe the main ways in which cells communicate via chemical signaling
• Define the key components of signal transduction; including ligand, receptor, target cell
• Compare mechanisms of signal transduction via extracellular and intracellular receptors
• Describe some examples of second messenger signaling and direct signaling pathways

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