Question

If receptor molecule is removed from target organ for hormone action, the target organ will

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

Answer 1

The correct option is D Not respond to hormone

Hormones are long-range chemical messengers that are released into the blood by endocrine gland in response to some signal. These hormones exert their effect on the target cells by their interaction with receptors present on the cell surface. Removal of receptors from the target organ would make them irresponsive to hormones. The correct answer is D.