Cells talk to each other in a few simple ways:
Chemical Signals: They send messages by releasing things called hormones or neurotransmitters.
Receptors: Other cells have special spots, called receptors, that recognize these signals, just like a key fits into a lock.
Signal Transduction: When a signal connects to a receptor, it starts a chain reaction, leading to a response in the cell.
This teamwork is super important for things like growing, fighting off sickness, and keeping balance in our bodies.
Isn't it amazing how everything is connected?
Cells talk to each other in a few simple ways:
Chemical Signals: They send messages by releasing things called hormones or neurotransmitters.
Receptors: Other cells have special spots, called receptors, that recognize these signals, just like a key fits into a lock.
Signal Transduction: When a signal connects to a receptor, it starts a chain reaction, leading to a response in the cell.
This teamwork is super important for things like growing, fighting off sickness, and keeping balance in our bodies.
Isn't it amazing how everything is connected?