Which of the following is true of receptors?
a. The effects of hormones do not involve receptor activation.
b. Neurotransmitters act on binding sites on receptors to exert their effects.
c. Receptors are insensitive to drugs.
d. Neuromodulators are ligands that come from outside the body.
e. Hormone receptors are found in all tissues except brain.
Answer: b. Neurotransmitters act on binding sites on receptors to exert their effects.
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