Target cells ____.
A)are found only in specific endocrine glands
B)respond to peptide, but not steroid, hormone signals
C)respond nonspecifically to many different hormone signals
D)have non-specific receptors and occur in only a few areas of the body
E)have specific receptor molecules and occur throughout the body

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Target cells have specific receptor molecules that are complementary in shape and function to specific hormone molecules. These target cells occur throughout the body, allowing hormones to travel through the blood and reach their target cells wherever they may be located.

Target Cells ____