The Ability of a Hormone to Affect the Activities of a Particular

question 67

Multiple Choice

The ability of a hormone to affect the activities of a particular cell depends on that cell having specific receptors with which the hormone molecules can bind. The number of receptors present in a target cell is a constant, invariable number.

• A) Both statements are true.
• B) Both statements are false.
• C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
• D) The second statement is true; the first is false.

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