Question 1
Which of the following is
not a change that may be caused by hormonal stimulus?
◦ direct control of the nervous system
◦ an increase in enzyme synthesis
◦ stimulation of mitosis
◦ a change in membrane potential
Question 2
The ability of a specific tissue or organ to respond to the presence of a hormone is dependent on ________.
◦ nothing — all hormones of the human body are able to stimulate any and all cell types because hormones are powerful and nonspecific
◦ the location of the tissue or organ with respect to the circulatory path
◦ the membrane potential of the cells of the target organ
◦ the presence of the appropriate receptors on the cells of the target tissue or organ