What Causes a Cell to Respond to a Particular Hormone

Question

What causes a cell to respond to a particular hormone?
A) receptor molecules
B) nerve cells
C) calcium ion levels
D) blood proteins
E) other hormones

Accepted Answer

Receptor molecules on the surface of or inside cells are what allow cells to recognize and respond to specific hormones. These receptors are highly specific, binding only to their corresponding hormone, which triggers a cellular response.