Question

An organ where a hormone shows its effect is called

• A. Effector
• B. Target
• C. Initiator
• D. Terminator

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Target

Hormones are the chemicals or signalling molecules secreted from endocrine glands in the blood from where they are carried to their target organs. The target organs are the organs where these hormones act and show their effect. Target organs have receptors for specific hormones where the hormones bind and cause changes in the functioning and regulation of that particular target organ. On the other hand, the organs which respond to any nerve stimulus are called effector organs.

So, the correct answer is 'Target'.