Which of the following is true of metabotropic receptors?
A) Metabotropic receptors conserve energy.
B) Metabotropic receptors are slower than ionotropic receptors.
C) Metabotropic receptors control a single ion channel.
D) Metabotropic receptors are closely associated with an ion channel.
E) Metabotropic receptors are faster than ionotropic receptors.

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Metabotropic receptors are slower than ionotropic receptors because they work indirectly through second messenger systems, whereas ionotropic receptors work directly to open or close ion channels.

Which of the Following Is True of Metabotropic Receptors