Target cell

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For target cells or codocytes, which have the appearance of a target with a bullseye, see Target cell (codocyte).
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Target cells are the sites where hormones act. Target cells are capable of responding to hormones because they bear receptors to which the hormone can bind.

Target Cells in Immunology are cells that are the direct recipient of a T cell's effector functions.