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The ability of a specific tissue or organ to respond to the presence of a hormone is dependent on ________.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because the ability of a tissue or organ to respond to a hormone depends on the presence of specific receptors on the cells of the target tissue. These receptors are like locks that only fit the specific key (hormone). Without the appropriate receptors, the hormone cannot initiate a response.
A: The location of the tissue or organ with respect to the circulatory path may affect the speed of hormone delivery but does not determine the tissue's ability to respond.
B: The membrane potential of the cells of the target organ relates to cell signaling but does not determine the specificity of hormone response.
D: This choice is incorrect because hormones are specific and can only bind to cells with the appropriate receptors, making the statement that all hormones can stimulate any cell type nonsensical.