Question

what makes a cell a target of a particular hormone?
the location of the gland that secretes the hormone
the presence of a receptor for that particular hormone
the chemical properties of the hormone
the location of the target cell in the body
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Explanation:

To determine what makes a cell a target of a particular hormone, we analyze each option:

• The location of the gland that secretes the hormone: Hormones are transported via the bloodstream, so gland location doesn't determine target cells. Eliminate this.
• The presence of a receptor for that particular hormone: Hormones act by binding to specific receptors on cells. A cell with the receptor for a hormone is its target. This is correct.
• The chemical properties of the hormone: These affect how the hormone travels or is metabolized, not target cell specificity. Eliminate this.
• The location of the target cell in the body: Hormones can reach cells throughout the body, so cell location isn't the determining factor. Eliminate this.

Answer:

B. The presence of a receptor for that particular hormone