Recall That a Small Amount of Releasing Factor (From the Hypothalamus)

question 111

Multiple Choice

Recall that a small amount of releasing factor (from the hypothalamus) can cause the adrenal cortex to secrete a much greater amount of cortisol. The action of cortisol, in turn, can result in a high final concentration of glycogen in the liver. What is this an example of?

• A)hormone signal denaturation
• B)hormone signal amplification
• C)hormone signal accumulation
• D)hormone signal degradation

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