If a Hormone Receptor Is Degraded Along with Its Ligand

question 88

Multiple Choice

If a hormone receptor is degraded along with its ligand after internalization, what is the effect on the cell's ability to respond to the hormone?

• A)The response is enhanced.
• B)The cell has increased sensitivity to subsequent stimuli.
• C)The cell has decreased sensitivity to subsequent stimuli.
• D)The cell exhibits no change in responsiveness to subsequent stimuli.

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