GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -A target cell responds to a hormone because it bears receptors for the hormone. In other words, a particular cell is a target cell for a hormone if it contains functional receptors for that hormone, and cells which do not have such a receptor cannot be influenced directly by that hormone.

Detailed explanation-2: -The “target” cells for a particular hormone have receptors, either on the cell membrane, or the case of lipid soluble hormones that can pass through the membrane, inside the cell. Only the cells that have the special receptors for that hormone will respond to exposure.

Detailed explanation-3: -Target cells are cells that are receptive to a secreted hormone. dependent on three factors; the hormone levels in the blood, the receptor levels on the target cell, and hormone–receptor affinity.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hormones play a critical role in the regulation of physiological processes because of the target cell responses they regulate. These responses contribute to human reproduction, growth and development of body tissues, metabolism, fluid, and electrolyte balance, sleep, and many other body functions.