ENDOCRINE ORGANS AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
ENDOCRINE ORGANS
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Question
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What is a target cell?
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A cell that has receptors for a particular hormone
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A cell that secretes thyroxine
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A cell located in the adrenal glands that helps in the secretion of epinephrine
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All of the above
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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).
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