Question

How do hormones find their target cells, and what transports them to their target cells? (50 points)

Answer 1

Answer:

Hormones activate target cells by diffusing through the plasma membrane of the target cells. Hormones circulate throughout the body via the blood, contacting just about all cells. The "target" cells for a particular hormone have receptors, either on the cell membrane

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Hormones activate target cells by diffusing through the plasma membrane of the target cells.

The glands of the endocrine system secrete hormones directly into the extracellular environment. The hormones then diffuse to the bloodstream via capillaries and are transported to the target cells through the circulatory system.