In Circumstances Where the Body Requires Prolonged or Increased Levels

question 58

Multiple Choice

In circumstances where the body requires prolonged or increased levels of a hormone, the DNA of target cells will specify the synthesis of more receptors on the surface of the cells of the target organ. This is known as .

• A) a stressor reaction
• B) up- regulation
• C) sensitivity increase
• D) cellular affinity

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