Cells That Have Receptor Sites for a Given Hormone

question 37

Multiple Choice

Cells that have receptor sites for a given hormone

• A) are affected by all hormones
• B) are collectively called the target tissue for the hormone
• C) react with the hormone to change the configuration of DNA
• D) are called tropic cells

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Definitions:

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