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what is a receptor?

a molecule on the surface of the cell where a signal molecule can bind

where can yo find them?

on the surface of the cell membrane

what do receptora bind to?

to a signal molecule or neurotransmitter

what are the three stagea of reception?

reception, transduction and response

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intracellular and intercellular communication

intra: occurs whithin the cell itself


inter: is when a cell communicates whith other cell