Hormones Regulate Their Effects on Cells by All of the Following

question 49

Multiple Choice

Hormones regulate their effects on cells by all of the following EXCEPT:

• A) negative feedback.
• B) receptor up-regulation.
• C) receptor down-regulation.
• D) signal transduction.
• E) metamorphosis.

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Definitions:

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped, fluid-filled inner ear structure critical for converting sound vibrations into electrical signals interpreted by the brain as sound.

Membrane

A thin layer of tissue that surrounds or lines cells, organs, and other structures within the body, acting as a barrier to control the passage of substances.

Pain

A distressing feeling often caused by intense or damaging stimuli, and is both a physical sensation and an emotional experience.

Feature Detectors

Neurons in the brain that identify specific features of a stimulus, such as edges, lines, or movements.