MICROANATOMY

ENDOCRINE ORGANS AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

ENDOCRINE ORGANS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A cell in the body that recognizes a hormone structure.
A
targeted cell
B
Pituitary gland
C
Hormone
D
Hypothalamus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In endocrinology, target cells can refer to the cells where hormones have an effect. Target cells are capable of responding to hormones because they display receptors to which the circulating hormone can bind. Modulation of these factors can control target cell response.

Detailed explanation-2: -Codocytes, also known as target cells, are red blood cells that have the appearance of a shooting target with a bullseye.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: Peripheral cells that respond to a particular hormone are called target cells. Target cells are the specific cells that respond to a particular hormone. There are specific receptors for specific hormones.

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