Question detail
How do hormones affect specific tissues in the body?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Hormonal coordination in humans
Question
- A. By directly altering DNA
- B. By binding to specific receptors on target organs
- C. By increasing blood flow to all tissues
- D. By generating electrical signals
Answer
The correct option is By binding to specific receptors on target organs. This answer is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to describe hormones as chemical messengers involved in coordinating body functions in the subtopic Human endocrine system.
Explanation
The correct option is By binding to specific receptors on target organs. By binding to specific receptors on target organs is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to describe hormones as chemical messengers involved in coordinating body functions. This belongs to the subtopic Human endocrine system within Hormonal coordination in humans, so the explanation must stay tied to that curriculum context. The other options are incorrect because they either do not answer this learning objective, use a vague statement, or move away from Human endocrine system.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Hormonal Function
Students often describe hormones as only affecting one specific function in the body, rather than recognizing that they can coordinate multiple body functions.
Emphasize that hormones are chemical messengers that can influence various processes simultaneously, such as growth, metabolism, and mood regulation.
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