The Ability of a Specific Tissue or Organ to Respond

question 62

Multiple Choice

The ability of a specific tissue or organ to respond to the presence of a hormone is dependent on .

• A)the presence of the appropriate receptors on the cells of the target tissue or organ
• B)the location of the tissue or organ with respect to the circulatory path
• C)nothing-all hormones of the human body are able to stimulate any and all cell types because hormones are powerful and nonspecific
• D)the membrane potential of the cells of the target organ

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Definitions:

Wage Rate

The amount of compensation an individual receives per unit of time for their labor.

Labor Supply

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