Small quantities of hormone can result in profound responses in target tissues. This type of response is referred to as ____.
A) amplification
B) a first messenger response
C) a gene activation response
D) a neural response
E) a growth factor response

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Hormones can trigger a series of reactions in target cells that amplify the initial signal, leading to a significant biological response even from small quantities of the hormone. This process is known as amplification.

Small Quantities of Hormone Can Result in Profound Responses in Target