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Where is a hormone's site of action?

A. Plasma membrane receptor proteins
B. Cytoplasm within Gap junctions
C. Pituitary gland
D. Synaptic cleft

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the answer is C. pituitary gland
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Answer:

C.

Step-by-step explanation:

Growth hormone is required for growth of muscles and bones. Thus, they are the target sites for growth hormone. It is produced by the pituitary gland. It governs the height, bone length and muscle growth.

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