High School Biology : Transport and Signaling

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Example Question #1 : Understanding Second Messenger Systems

Which of the following is NOT an example of a second messenger?

Possible Answers:

Ca2+

cAMP

All of these are second messengers.

Epinephrine (adrenaline)

IP3

Correct answer:

Epinephrine (adrenaline)

Explanation:

Second messengers are intracellular signaling molecules. Epinephrine is a hormone that is released into the bloodstream and is thus never inside the cell. cAMP, Ca2+ and IP3 are all examples of second messengers. They respond to primary messengers—which are often hormones—by amplifying their effects and/or turning on downstream effectors.

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