Target Cells Make More Receptors for a Particular Hormone When

question 10

Multiple Choice

Target cells make more receptors for a particular hormone when the level of that hormone declines in the blood stream.This process is known as:

• A)upregulation.
• B)downregulation.
• C)synergism.
• D)the second-messenger system.

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Definitions:

Cervical

Relating to the cervix in the context of the female reproductive system or the neck region in the context of anatomy.

Lumbar

Referring to the lower part of the spine or lower back region, composed of five vertebrae between the thoracic vertebrae and the sacral region.

Diencephalon

The diencephalon is a region of the brain that includes structures such as the thalamus and hypothalamus, integral to the regulation of various physiological processes.

Brain Stem

The lower part of the brain that connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord and controls vital functions like breathing and heart rate.