LooseLeaf for Human Anatomy
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Author: Michael McKinley Dr., Valerie O'Loughlin, Elizabeth Pennefather-O'Brien
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 20, Problem 1WYL
What general name identifies cells that respond to a specific hormone?
Expert Solution & Answer
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The general name that identifies cells that respond to a specific hormone.
Introduction:
The endocrine system of the body secretes hormones. After secretion its releases the hormone directly into the bloodstream. The hormones control the major functions in the body.
Explanation of Solution
The general name of the cells that respond to a specific hormone are known as targets cells. The targets cells have a specific receptor for an antibody, hormone, antigen, or drug. The target cells response to hormone because they bear the receptors for the hormone. A cell is a target for a hormone if it contains a functional receptor for that hormone.
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Chapter 20 Solutions
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Ch. 20 - What general name identifies cells that respond to...Ch. 20 - Prob. 2WYLCh. 20 - Prob. 3WYLCh. 20 - Prob. 4WYLCh. 20 - What are the anterior pituitary hormones and their...Ch. 20 - Explain how the hypothalamus controls hormone...Ch. 20 - Prob. 7WYLCh. 20 - Prob. 8WYLCh. 20 - Prob. 9WYLCh. 20 - What is the primary function of aldosterone?
Ch. 20 - Prob. 11WYLCh. 20 - Prob. 12WYLCh. 20 - Prob. 13WYLCh. 20 - What hormone is produced by cardiac muscle cells...Ch. 20 - Prob. 1MCh. 20 - Prob. 1MCCh. 20 - Prob. 2MCCh. 20 - Prob. 3MCCh. 20 - Prob. 4MCCh. 20 - Which hormone is not synthesized by cells in the...Ch. 20 - Prob. 6MCCh. 20 - Prob. 7MCCh. 20 - Parathyroid hormone is released from the...Ch. 20 - Prob. 9MCCh. 20 - What hormone is released from the kidneys? a....Ch. 20 - Prob. 1CRCh. 20 - Identify the three chemical classes of hormones,...Ch. 20 - Prob. 3CRCh. 20 - Describe the structure of the...Ch. 20 - What seven hormones are released by the anterior...Ch. 20 - Prob. 6CRCh. 20 - Prob. 7CRCh. 20 - Describe the structure of the adrenal cortex. What...Ch. 20 - Identify the cell types of the pancreatic islets...Ch. 20 - Prob. 10CRCh. 20 - Prob. 1DCRCh. 20 - Prob. 2DCR
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