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

A

continue to respond to the hormone without andy difference

B

not respond to the hormone

C

continue to respond to the hormone but will require

D

higher concentration

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The correct Answer is:
B
Hormones recorgnise target organs by the presence of specirfic receptor molecules on the plasma membrane of target organs, if these receptor molecules are removed then a hormone will be unble to give any response.
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