Biology SL

Chapter 7: Cell Control and Communication

Explain how cells detect, transmit and integrate information through receptors, neurons, synapses, hormones, feedback systems and plant growth regulators.

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Blood-glucose feedback laboratory

Set blood glucose, β-cell function and insulin sensitivity to distinguish normal regulation, insulin deficiency and resistance.

Appears in: 7.3 Animal Hormones and Blood-Glucose Control, Chapter Synthesis: From Detection to Coordinated Response

Detect · transduce · integrate · respond

Cell communication laboratory

Specificity → transduction → responsereceptorrelaykinasecell responseHydrophilic first messenger stays outside