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What is the difference between Target cells and non-target cells?
Target cells are cells that have specific receptors for a hormone or external signal, allowing them to respond to the signal. Non-target cells do not have receptors for the hormone or signal, so they do not respond to it. Target cells are the primary sites of action for hormones, while non-target cells are unaffected by the hormone.
Body cells that react to particular hormone are called?
target cells
What are the cells that respond to the effects of a hormone called?
Target cells are the cells that have specific receptors for a hormone and are responsive to its effects. These cells can be located throughout the body and are capable of producing a physiological response once the hormone binds to its receptor.
Where do hormone go?
hormones go to there target cells or target organs
What are target cells for releasing hormones in?
in the hypothalamus is what my book says:) .............from what I have read the releasing hormones originate in the hypothalamus, but the target cells are found in the anterior pituitary gland.
What is the action of a hormone directed at?
It's target cells
What determines what cell a hormone will effect?
The target receptor proteins of cells will cause them to affected by a specific protein. These cells are also called "target" cells. Hormones flow via the bloodstream throughout the entire body, but they only affect their specific "target" cells.
What are structures that have receptors for a particular hormone called?
target cells
Why do only target cells respond to the hormone while the others are unaffected?
Target cells have specific receptors that recognize and bind to the hormone, triggering a response. Non-target cells either lack the necessary receptors or have receptors that do not bind the hormone, so they do not respond to it. This specificity allows hormones to selectively regulate the functions of specific tissues or organs in the body.
How does protein hormones reach their target cells?
Protein hormones are released into the bloodstream by endocrine glands and travel through the blood to reach their target cells. These hormones bind to specific receptor proteins on the surface of target cells, triggering a cellular response. The binding of the hormone to the receptor initiates a signaling cascade inside the cell, ultimately leading to the desired physiological effect.
Does up-regulation involve the loss of receptors and prevents the target cells from overreacting to persistently high hormone levels?
No, up-regulation involves an increase in the number of receptors on target cells in response to low hormone levels, which enhances the cell's sensitivity to the hormone. This helps the target cells respond more effectively to the hormone.
Are hormones target molecules or signal molecules?
Hormones affect target cells because target cells have receptors that bind with certain hormones (they're specific). If a cell does not have a receptor then it is not affected by hormones. Target cells (which do have the receptor for a particular hormone) would be affected by the hormone.
