The Term for the Organ or Structure Toward Which the Effects

question 80

Multiple Choice

The term for the organ or structure toward which the effects of a hormone are directed is:

• A) hormone.
• B) neuron.
• C) pineal body.
• D) target organ.

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Definitions:

Cold Currents

Cold currents are ocean currents that move cold water from polar regions towards the equator, influencing climate and marine life in their paths.

Warm Currents

Oceanic water movements that transfer heat from tropical to polar regions, influencing climate and weather patterns.

Precipitation

Any form of water, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

Curved Ridges

Natural elevations or landforms that form a curved or arc-shaped pattern, typically the result of tectonic, erosional, or volcanic activities.