Question detail
What is a target organ in hormonal coordination?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Hormonal coordination in humans
Question
- A. An organ with cells that have receptors for a specific hormone
- B. Any organ that receives blood from the heart
- C. An organ that produces all hormones in the body
- D. Any organ that sends electrical impulses to muscles
Answer
The correct option is An organ with cells that have receptors for a specific hormone. This is the best answer because it directly matches the learning objective to apply knowledge of target organs to explain why hormones affect only specific tissues.
Explanation
The correct option is An organ with cells that have receptors for a specific hormone. An organ with cells that have receptors for a specific hormone supports the answer because it fits Human endocrine system in Hormonal coordination in humans and uses the required AQA GCSE Biology context. The objective asks students to apply knowledge of target organs to explain why hormones affect only specific tissues, so the explanation must connect the option to that exact skill or idea. The other options are incorrect because "Any organ that receives blood from the heart", "An organ that produces all hormones in the body", "Any organ that sends electrical impulses to muscles" do not match the specific approved objective or practical context.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Target Organs
Students often think that hormones affect all tissues in the body equally, rather than specific target organs.
Emphasize that hormones are like keys that only fit specific locks (target organs), and review examples of hormones and their corresponding target organs to reinforce this concept.
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