Importance of receptors Flashcards
1
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Glucose
A
- Liver/muscle receptor, 2nd messenger
- Control glucose, respiration
- Diabetes if not controlled
2
Q
Synapse
A
- Receptors on postsynaptic neuron
- Create AP for muscle (reflex and movement)
- Failure can lead to Alzheimer’s
3
Q
Heart (baroreceptors)
A
- Controls blood pressure
- High blood pressure lead to aneurysm (haemorrhage)
4
Q
Immune system
A
- Receptors on T and B cells
- Cytosolic cells and phagocytes
- Menroy cells for future
5
Q
Virus (HIV)
A
- Receptors on virus and HIV
- Faulty immune system
- Infections cannot be fought off (toxoplasmosis)
