Hormones circulate through the whole body in blood yet why do they affect only specific organs?
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Correct answer: Because only target organs have the ability to respond to those hormones
The governing concept is receptor-specific hormonal action. Blood can carry a hormone throughout the body, but only cells or organs with the appropriate receptors can recognize and respond to that chemical messenger. Such responsive tissues are called target organs. Therefore option A is correct. Blood does not flow only to those organs, hormones do not turn into stones, and every organ does not destroy every hormone, so options B, C, and D are incorrect.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Because only target organs have the ability to respond to those hormones
Why is this the correct answer?
The governing concept is receptor-specific hormonal action. Blood can carry a hormone throughout the body, but only cells or organs with the appropriate receptors can recognize and respond to that chemical messenger. Such responsive tissues are called target organs. Therefore option A is correct. Blood does not flow only to those organs, hormones do not turn into stones, and every organ does not destroy every hormone, so options B, C, and D are incorrect.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Science question. Chapter: World of Living. Topic: Control and Coordination.
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