Answer:
The binding of chemical messengers to receptors often results in a shape change, which affects receptor function.
Explanation:
Binding of specific chemical messengers to the corresponding receptors of target cells brings about change in the shape of the receptors. This structural change in the receptor results in the generation of the desired response. It reflects how the form and specific configuration of substances or biomolecules affect their functions.
For example, binding of neurotransmitters to the receptors present on neurons opens the associated ligand-gated ion channels to allow the movement of specific ions through it. In the absence of bound ligand, these channels are present in a closed conformation.
The Prostate gland
The prostate is a walnut-sized organ that surrounds the
first part of the urethra. It is located between the bladder and the penis. Semen
is formed by the prostate by combining a thick white fluid it initially produced
with the sperm from the testicles. It also produces an antibiotic protein known
as prostate-specific antigen (PSA) that changes the semen into liquid.
Our<span> genetic predispositions and </span>our<span> surrounding environments interact. </span>Evolutionary psychologists<span> seek to understand how </span>our<span> traits and </span>behavior tendencies<span> are shaped by </span>natural selection<span>, as genetic variations increasing the odds of reproducing and surviving are most likely to be passed on to future generations.</span>
