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Author Question: Different body cells can respond differently to the same peptide hormones becaus (Read 1032 times)

sammy

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on: Sep 23, 2013
Different body cells can respond differently to the same peptide hormones because
A) different target cells have different sets of genes.
B) each cell converts that hormone to a different metabolite.
C) a target cell's response is determined by the components of its signal transduction pathways.
D) the circulatory system regulates responses to hormones by routing the hormones to specific targets.
E) the hormone is chemically altered in different ways as it travels through the circulatory system.


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Reply #1 on: Sep 25, 2013
For sure it has to be C Mark as solved once you're done!


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Reply #2 on: Sep 27, 2013
Beauty! You were right on this one again :D


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