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Hi you guys I am having trouble with the "cell communication" chapter so I would really appreaciate if someone could help out with this question
"What could happen to the target cells in an animal that lack receptors for local regulators?"
I know that some regulators found in animals are gwoth factors that stimulate cells to grow and multiply. so a possible answer could be that the cells would not be able to multiply but I do not know if they could develop normally in response to neurotransmitters instead. Please help me. Thank you in advance. :)
We seem to be lacking in volunteer biology staff. Sorry. Life sciences people must be busy with real jobs these days.
They would not be expected to multiply in response to growth factors from nearby cells.
I'm sorry to hear that your question didn't receive a response earlier. I'd be happy to help you out with it now!
The question asks what could happen to target cells in an animal that lack receptors for local regulators. It's important to understand that local regulators, such as growth factors and neurotransmitters, play a crucial role in cell communication and regulation within an organism.
If target cells lack receptors for local regulators, it means they are unable to recognize and respond to these signaling molecules. Let's explore two possible outcomes in this scenario:
1. Impaired growth and multiplication: Growth factors are important local regulators that stimulate cells to grow and multiply. If target cells lack receptors for growth factors, they wouldn't be able to receive these signals and, as a result, may have impaired or restricted growth and multiplication. So, your initial understanding is correct in this case.
2. Abnormal responses to neurotransmitters: Neurotransmitters are another type of local regulator that transmit signals between nerve cells. While their main function is not directly related to cell growth and multiplication, they play a crucial role in neural communication and various physiological processes. If target cells lack receptors for neurotransmitters, they may not be able to respond appropriately to these signals, leading to abnormal or disrupted neural communication.
In conclusion, if target cells lack receptors for local regulators, it can lead to impaired growth and multiplication due to the inability to receive growth factors. Additionally, there may be abnormal responses to neurotransmitters, potentially affecting normal neural communication.