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Question
Choose the correct answer:
An organ, tissue or cell where a hormone produces its effects is known as __________
Options
effector
imitator
target
all the above
Solution
An organ, tissue or cell where a hormone produces its effects is known as Target
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| Column I | Column II | ||
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