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The different cell membrane pro-
                                        teins (shown in blue in the dia-
                                        gram) have a number of very
                                        important functions: Some form
                                        "channels" through which vari-
                                        ous substances enter and depart
                                        from the cell.
                                        Enzymes help speed up chemical
                                        reactions.
                                        Some proteins, when attached to
                          Enzyme        special chemicals, serve as  Receptor section
                                        receptors, setting functions such
                                        as hormone synthesis into opera-
                                        tion. This attachment launches
                                        the beginning of a certain func-
                                        tion such as the synthesis of hor-
                                        mon in the cell.
                                        The identifiers of the cell are the
                                        proteins receiving information
                                        regarding whether other cells in
                                        the body are foreign invaders.
                                        Some proteins assume structural
                                        functions; others serve as attach-
                         The cell's     ment points for cells to adhere to
                       identity-checker   one another. Other proteins are  Cell attachment
                                        important in anchoring the cell
                                        skeleton.
                                        Every protein and cell in your
                                        body, has been created for a par-
                                        ticular purpose, equipped with
                                        particular attributes, and special-
                                        ly located in the place where its
                                        function needs to be performed.
                                        In short, man was created—and
                                        every detail in your body is proof
                                        of that Creation.


                       Transport channel                             Binding of the cell
                                                                         skeleton




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