A Cell with Membrane-Bound Proteins That Selectively Bind a Specific

question 59

Multiple Choice

A cell with membrane-bound proteins that selectively bind a specific hormone is called that hormone's ________.

• A) secretory cell
• B) endocrine cell
• C) target cell
• D) regulatory cell

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Definitions:

Dendrites

Branch-like extensions of neurons that receive signals from other neurons.

Axon

A long, slender projection of a nerve cell, or neuron, that typically conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.

Epithelial Cell

Cells covering the outside of the body and lining organs and cavities within the body, serving as a barrier and interface for substance exchange.

Muscle Cell

A cell that makes up the muscle tissue, characterized by its ability to contract, thus producing movement.