According to the accepted concept of hormone action, if receptor molecules are removed from target organs, then the target organ will
not respond to hormone
The correct option is (D)
Explanation for correct option:
Explanation for the incorrect options:
Option A:
If the hormone fails to bind with the receptor cell the target organ would not receive any message of action hence, it would not respond.
Option B:
Since the target organ would not receive any message from the hormone because of the vacation of the receptor molecule it would not perform any function in the first place.
Option C:
The target organ would not respond in the first place hence, the concentration gradient won't have any effect.
Final answer:
Hence, if receptor molecules are removed from target organs, then the target organ will not respond to the hormone