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Ch. 18 The Endocrine System
Martini - Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology 11th Edition
Martini, Nath, Bartholomew11th EditionFundamentals of Anatomy & PhysiologyISBN: 9780136874089Non è quello che usi tu?Cambia libro di testo
Capitolo 18, Problema 7

A cell's hormonal sensitivities are determined by the:
(a) Chemical nature of the hormone
(b) Quantity of circulating hormone
(c) Shape of the hormone molecules
(d) Presence or absence of appropriate receptors
(e) Thickness of its plasma membrane

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Understand that a cell's hormonal sensitivity depends on its ability to recognize and respond to specific hormones.
Recall that hormones exert their effects by binding to specific receptors either on the cell surface or inside the cell.
Recognize that the presence or absence of these appropriate receptors determines whether a hormone can influence the cell.
Note that while the chemical nature, quantity, and shape of the hormone are important for hormone function, the cell's sensitivity specifically depends on receptor availability.
Conclude that the correct factor determining a cell's hormonal sensitivity is the presence or absence of appropriate receptors.

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