Why do some cells fail to respond to the hormonal stimulation, no matter the concentration of the hormone at those cells' membrane?
A) chemical signals are only delivered to certain tissues
B) most likely the concentration of hormone is too high
C) these cells might lack the necessary receptors
D) these cells might not have appropriate ligands

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Cells need specific receptors to bind with hormones in order to respond to hormonal stimulation. If a cell lacks the necessary receptors, it will be unable to respond to hormonal stimulation no matter how high the concentration of the hormone.

Why Do Some Cells Fail to Respond to the Hormonal