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According to accepted concept of hormone action, if receptor molecules are removed from target organs, the target organ will
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Options:
  • A Continue to respond to hormone but in opposite way
  • B Continue to respond to the hormone without any difference
  • C Continue to respond to hormone but will require higher concentration
  • D Not respond to the hormone
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Not respond to the hormone
Hormones act on specific sites or receptors of target organs. Hence, if we remove the receptor molecule from the target organs, the target organ will not respond to the hormone.

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