In Circumstances Where the Body Requires Prolonged or Increased Levels

question 71

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

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Definitions:

Paranoid Schizophrenia

A form of schizophrenia distinguished by significant delusions or hearing voices, with cognitive abilities and emotional response largely intact.

Catatonic Schizophrenia

is a subtype of schizophrenia characterized by abnormalities in motor behavior which can include extreme physical immobility or excessive, pointless movements.

Undifferentiated Schizophrenia

A subtype of schizophrenia where symptoms do not clearly fit into other specific categories of the disorder.

Delusions of Grandeur

A false belief in one's own superiority, greatness, or power.