Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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25. Which of the following is a critical factor for target cell activation by hormones?
a. binding affinity between receptor and hormone
b. number of receptors on target cell
c. number of receptors in target cell
d. b and c
e. a, b, and c
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