What Is It About a Cell That Identifies It as a Target

question 56

Multiple Choice

What is it about a cell that identifies it as a target cell for a hormone?

• A) The presence of a receptor specific for that hormone
• B) Its location near the gland that secretes that hormone
• C) The ability of the target cell to perform a specific function
• D) Its ability to inactivate the hormone
• E) The size of the target cell

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Definitions:

Sampling Distribution

The distribution of a statistic calculated from multiple samples of a population.

Probability Distribution

A mathematical description of a random phenomenon in terms of the probabilities of events.

Finite Population Correction

A factor applied in sampling to adjust estimates when the sample is a significant portion of the population, improving accuracy.

Standard Error

A statistical measure that quantifies the variability or dispersion of a sample mean around the population mean.