Table of contents

1. Introduction to Microbiology3h 22m
2. Disproving Spontaneous Generation1h 18m
3. Chemical Principles of Microbiology3h 38m
4. Water1h 28m
5. Molecules of Microbiology2h 23m
6. Cell Membrane & Transport3h 28m
7. Prokaryotic Cell Structures & Functions5h 52m
8. Eukaryotic Cell Structures & Functions2h 18m
9. Microscopes2h 46m
10. Dynamics of Microbial Growth4h 36m
11. Controlling Microbial Growth4h 10m
12. Microbial Metabolism5h 16m
13. Photosynthesis2h 31m
14. DNA Replication2h 25m
15. Central Dogma & Gene Regulation7h 14m
16. Microbial Genetics4h 44m
17. Biotechnology3h 0m
18. Viruses, Viroids, & Prions4h 56m
19. Innate Immunity7h 15m
20. Adaptive Immunity7h 14m
21. Principles of Disease6h 57m

19. Innate Immunity

Cell Communication: Cytokines

Microbiology

19. Innate Immunity

Cell Communication: Cytokines

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Multiple Choice

The "voices"of a cell, which carry messages, are:

Surface receptors.

Platelets.

Cytokines.

Antigens.

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Begin by understanding the role of 'voices' in a cell. In microbiology, this term often refers to the signaling molecules that communicate messages between cells.

Identify the function of each option provided: Surface receptors, Platelets, Cytokines, and Antigens.

Surface receptors are proteins on the cell surface that bind to signaling molecules, initiating a cellular response. They are not the 'voices' themselves but rather the receivers of messages.

Platelets are cell fragments involved in blood clotting and wound healing, not directly involved in cellular communication as 'voices'.

Cytokines are small proteins released by cells that act as signaling molecules, facilitating communication between cells, especially in immune responses. They are considered the 'voices' of a cell because they carry messages to other cells.