Question

According to the accepted concept of hormone action, if receptor molecules are removed from target organs, the target organ will

• A. Continue to respond to the hormone without any difference
• B. Not respond to the hormone
• C. Continue to respond to the hormone but will require higher concentration
• D. Continue to respond to the hormone but in the opposite way

Answer 1

The correct option is B Not respond to the hormone

The hormones in blood act on specific sites or receptor of target organ. So if we remove the receptor molecule, from the target organs, there will be no response.