Endocrine System and Hormones · Zoology

Hormone-receptor specificity is determined by:

  1. Hormone concentration
  2. Size of the hormone
  3. Structure of the receptor
  4. Rate of hormone secretion
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Correct answer: Structure of the receptor

Only cells with specific receptors respond to a hormone. The structural compatibility between hormone and receptor ensures specificity.

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