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Published on: August 21, 2026
Hormones are called chemical signals that stimulate specific target tissues. Their action depends on the presence of receptors on the respective target tissues. Which of the following is the correct location of the receptors in the case of protein hormones?
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Hormone receptors are located in the target tissue only and are present in the plasma membrane/cell membrane of the target cell in case of water soluble hormones which includes protein hormones.
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