Desensitization of a Cell to a Ligand May Involve Each

question 35

Multiple Choice

Desensitization of a cell to a ligand may involve each of the following except

• A)destruction of the ligand.
• B)decrease in receptor ability to activate intracellular signaling pathway.
• C)receptor destruction.
• D)receptor endocytosis.
• E)decrease in receptor affinity for the ligand.

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