Two cell types having the same type of receptor for a chemical messenger will always respond to that messenger in the same way.

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While both cell types may have the same receptor for the chemical messenger, differences in intracellular signaling pathways or downstream effectors may lead to different responses to the same messenger. Additionally, differences in the number or distribution of receptors, as well as potential variations in receptor affinity, may also contribute to differing responses.

Two Cell Types Having the Same Type of Receptor for a Chemical