Chapter 20, Problem 1WYL

What general name identifies cells that respond to a specific hormone?

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The general name that identifies cells that respond to a specific hormone.

Introduction:

The endocrine system of the body secretes hormones. After secretion its releases the hormone directly into the bloodstream. The hormones control the major functions in the body.

Explanation of Solution

The general name of the cells that respond to a specific hormone are known as targets cells. The targets cells have a specific receptor for an antibody, hormone, antigen, or drug. The target cells response to hormone because they bear the receptors for the hormone. A cell is a target for a hormone if it contains a functional receptor for that hormone.