When a Hormone Is Present in High Levels for a Long

question 102

Multiple Choice

When a hormone is present in high levels for a long time, the number of receptors on target-cells may decrease. This is called

• A) sensory adaptation
• B) paracrine regulation
• C) up-regulation
• D) down-regulation

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