Why Is It That Some Body Cells Respond Differently to the Same

question 51

Multiple Choice

Why is it that some body cells respond differently to the same peptide hormones?

• A)Different target cells have different genes.
• B)Each cell knows how it fits into the body's master plan.
• C)A target cell's response is determined by the product of a signal transduction pathway.
• D)The circulatory system regulates responses to hormones by routing the hormones to specific targets.
• E)The hormone is chemically altered in different ways as it travels through the circulatory system.

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