Biology (11th Edition)

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Chapter 45 - The Endocrine System - Review Questions - Synthesize - Page 962: 2

Answer

Even the same second messengers can turn on different proteins in different cells.

Work Step by Step

To understand this, use an analogy: a theater and a subway. In a theater, flickering lights signal people to return to their seats as a performance continues. In a subway, it is a sign of trouble with the lights, and people react with fear and run for the exits rather than remain alone underground in the dark.
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