What determines whether a particular cell is able to respond to a hormone? What determines whether a particular cell is able to

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What determines whether a particular cell is able to respond to a hormone? What determines whether a particular cell is able to

respond to a hormone? the gland that releases the hormone the location of the cell the presence of a specific hormone receptor the structure of the hormone?

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Zielflug [23.3K] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-17T13:42:45+03:00

Answer:

<u><em>The correct option is the presence of a specific hormone receptor.</em></u>

Explanation:

Every cell membrane contains certain cell surface receptors which detect an extracellular molecule and allow it to perform function inside that particular cell. The cell surface receptors receive and transmit signals.

For a specific hormone to function inside a particular cell, the cell must possess a specific hormone receptor embedded in the plasma membrane which will detect the hormone and allow it to function inside the cell.