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Which of the following, A to D, is not an example of cell signalling?

A

The release of histamine by mast cells, which binds to H1H_1H1​ receptors on nearby capillary endothelial cells to increase vascular permeability.

B

The passive diffusion of carbon dioxide from respiring muscle cells into the blood plasma.

C

Thyroxine binding to intracellular receptors in target tissues to increase the transcription of genes regulating basal metabolic rate.

D

Acetylcholine binding to nicotinic receptors on the sarcolemma of a skeletal muscle fibre at a neuromuscular junction.

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Communication and homeostasis Questions

  1. A Level
  2. /Biology
  3. /Communication and homeostasis

19 exam-style questions on OCR A A Level Biology Communication and homeostasis. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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