Human Anatomy (9th Edition)
Human Anatomy (9th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134320762
Author: Frederic H. Martini, Robert B. Tallitsch, Judi L. Nath
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 19, Problem 1RFT

Match each numbered item with the most closely related lettered item.

target cells ..........................................

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Match the term target cells with the most closely related description given below:

Unknown function

Stimulates milk production

Regulated by hormones

Pineal gland

Norepinephrine release

Decreases water loss

Lymphocyte maturation

Stimulates estrogen secretion

Produces releasing hormone

Viscous fluid with stored hormones

Introduction:

Hormones are the chemical messengers that are synthesized and released by the endocrine glands. They play an important role in growth, development, and maintenance of life of a living organism.

Explanation of Solution

Hormones travel via the bloodstream to act on the specific target cell or tissue to carry out their function. The target cells possess the receptors that are specific for a particular hormone. Peptide hormone receptors are found on the plasma membrane, while the receptors specific for the lipid-soluble hormones are generally found inside the cytoplasm or the nucleus. Thus, the various cellular activities of the target cells are regulated by the hormones.

Conclusion

Therefore, it can be concluded that the term target cells can be correctly matched with option (c) regulated by hormones.

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