What Must a Target Organ Do to Respond to a Particular

question 34

Multiple Choice

What must a target organ do to respond to a particular hormone?

• A)modify its plasma membrane to assist transport of the hormone entering the cytoplasm
• B)be from the same cell type as the organ that produced the hormone
• C)experience an imbalance that disrupts its normal function
• D)have receptors that recognize and bind the hormone molecule
• E)break down the hormone

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Definitions:

Contingency

A future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty, often requiring planning for different potential outcomes.

Antecedent

An event, condition, or cause that logically precedes and influences an outcome or result.

Consequence

The result or effect of an action or condition.

Voluntary Behaviors

Actions undertaken by choice and without external coercion, reflecting autonomy and personal preference.