What happens when a hormone binds to its receptor?

What happens when a hormone binds to its receptor?
  1. No changes occur in the target tissue
  2. Target tissue metabolism and hence physiological functions are regulated
  3. The hormone is destroyed
  4. The receptor is destroyed

Solution

Hormone-Receptor complex formation leads to certain biochemical changes in the target tissue. Target tissue metabolism and hence physiological functions are regulated by hormones.

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