chemical signal
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A signal transmitted by means of chemicals, e.g., hormones.
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- The immune system uses a chemical signal to alert other cells to an infection.
- Plants release a chemical signal to attract pollinators.
- Researchers are studying how neurons transmit chemical signals to each other.
- The pheromones act as a chemical signal for mating in insects.
- Hormones are a type of chemical signal that regulates various bodily functions.
- A chemical signal can travel through the bloodstream to reach its target cells.
- The study identified a novel chemical signal involved in cell communication.
- When a cell is damaged, it releases a chemical signal that triggers a repair response.
- The presence of a specific chemical signal can indicate the early stages of a disease.
- Understanding the language of chemical signals is crucial for developing new treatments.