In a Hormone-Stimulated Signaling System,the Concentration of Hormone Exposed to the Receptor

question 44

Multiple Choice

In a hormone-stimulated signaling system,the concentration of hormone exposed to the receptor is

• A)always equal to the receptor K_d for binding the hormone.
• B)never equal to the receptor K_d for binding the hormone.
• C)below the receptor K_d for binding the hormone before stimulation of hormone secretion.
• D)above the receptor K_d for binding the hormone before stimulation of hormone secretion.
• E)always constant.

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