GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

ENDOCRINE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
These cells have specific receptors for specific hormones.
A
receptor cells
B
target cells
C
gonzalez cells
D
lambert cells
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -All classes of hormones elicit the majority of their physiological effects via specific receptors which are located in three separate compartments of target cells: cell membranes (peptide and glycopeptide hormones), cytoplasm (steroid hormones) and nucleus (thyroid and steroid hormones).

Detailed explanation-2: -Examples of steroid hormones include cortisol and sex hormones. A steroid hormone crosses the plasma membrane of a target cell and binds with a receptor inside the cell.

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