A hormone is a ________ and the target cell is ________.
A)protein that stimulates other cells; the source of hormone secretions
B)regulatory molecule that controls secretions of other cells; a cell that synthesizes hormones
C)molecule that has a metabolic effect on another cell; a cell that has receptors for specific hormones
D)molecule; a cell that does not have receptors

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A hormone is a molecule that has a metabolic effect on another cell, which is known as the target cell. The target cell has receptors for specific hormones, allowing the hormone to bind and exert its effect on the cell. Therefore, option C is the correct choice. Options A, B, and D all contain inaccurate statements about the definition or function of a hormone and target cell.

A Hormone Is a ________ and the Target Cell Is