What makes a cell responsive to a particular hormone?
A. The chemical properties of the hormone
B. The location of the target cells in the body
C. The site where the hormone is secreted
D. The presence of a receptor for that particular hormone
E. The location of the gland that secretes the hormone
Answer: D
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