Hormones spread throughout the body in blood yet why do they act only on some organs?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Because only target organs have the ability to respond to them
Endocrine hormones are carried by the blood to many tissues, but a response occurs only where cells possess the specific receptor or response mechanism for that hormone. Such organs or tissues are called target organs. Other cells may be exposed to the hormone but cannot bind or interpret it effectively. Therefore option A is correct; the blood does not visit only one organ, and hormones do not simply remain in bones.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Because only target organs have the ability to respond to them
Why is this the correct answer?
Endocrine hormones are carried by the blood to many tissues, but a response occurs only where cells possess the specific receptor or response mechanism for that hormone. Such organs or tissues are called target organs. Other cells may be exposed to the hormone but cannot bind or interpret it effectively. Therefore option A is correct; the blood does not visit only one organ, and hormones do not simply remain in bones.
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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