The Ability of Receptors to Adapt to Long-Term Stimulation by Responding

question 19

Multiple Choice

The ability of receptors to adapt to long-term stimulation by responding to changes in stimulation levels rather than absolute values of stimulation is called

• A)dual-specificity.
• B)intrasteric sensitivity.
• C)autoinhibition.
• D)desensitization.
• E)switch regional detection.

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Definitions:

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Hyposecretion

The condition of insufficient secretion of hormones or other substances from a gland.

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