John is told that he has a hormone receptorproblem and his cells are not responsive tohormone stimulation. Which of the following is apossible reason for his problem?Select one:A. He has an ectopic tumor.B. He has hypersensitivity to the hormone.C. He has a receptor that has beenoverstimulated.D. He has too many receptors for thehormone.E. He has antibodies that block the functionof the hormone receptor.OOOO

A hormone receptor problem refers to a condition where the cells in the body are not able to respond…

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