Question

Which statement about target tissues for hormones is true?ооооTarget cells have receptors for the hormone.Target cells secrete the hormone into the blood.The hormone is carried directly to the target cells in a specialized duct.None of these choices are correct.

Answer 1

Hormones are chemical messengers secreted into blood or extracellular fluid by one cell that affect the functioning of other cells. Target cells contains functional receptors for the hormones, these receptors allow the entry of the hormone in the cell. Therefore, target cells have receptors for the hormone.