What is it about a cell that identifies it as a target cell for a hormone?

A. the presence of a receptor specific for that hormone
B. its location near the gland that secretes that hormone
C. the ability of the target cell to perform a specific function
D. its ability to inactivate the hormone
E. the size of the target cell


A

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