What Happens to Cells If Receptors Are Degraded Once They

question 86

Multiple Choice

What happens to cells if receptors are degraded once they are internalized?

• A)The cells are able to make a magnified response to the same stimulus from the ligand in question.
• B)The cells permanently lose sensitivity for the ligand in question.
• C)The cells temporarily lose sensitivity for the ligand in question.
• D)The cells remain sensitive to the ligand in question.
• E)The cells expand.

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