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What is the process called when there is a decrease in the rate of receptor synthesis in target cells, leading to a decrease in the total number of receptor molecules in a cell?
What is the process called when there is a decrease in the rate of receptor synthesis in target cells, leading to a decrease in the total number of receptor molecules in a cell?
- Up-Regulation
- Desensitization
- Down-Regulation (correct)
- Endocytosis
Which type of hormones circulate as free hormones?
Which type of hormones circulate as free hormones?
- Protein hormones (correct)
- Lipid-soluble hormones
- Steroid hormones
- Amino acid derivative hormones
In which phenomenon does a tissue's exposure to one hormone increase its sensitivity to a second hormone?
In which phenomenon does a tissue's exposure to one hormone increase its sensitivity to a second hormone?
- Up-Regulation (correct)
- Endocytosis
- Down-Regulation
- Desensitization
Which gland is responsible for regulating various other endocrine glands through hormone secretion?
Which gland is responsible for regulating various other endocrine glands through hormone secretion?
What is the main function of the hypothalamus in relation to the pituitary gland?
What is the main function of the hypothalamus in relation to the pituitary gland?
Which endocrine organ is mainly responsible for thyroid hormone synthesis?
Which endocrine organ is mainly responsible for thyroid hormone synthesis?
What can cause hormonal imbalances resulting in clinical conditions?
What can cause hormonal imbalances resulting in clinical conditions?
'Endocytosis' refers to which process in relation to hormone receptors?
'Endocytosis' refers to which process in relation to hormone receptors?
'Desensitization' of receptors mainly leads to what outcome?
'Desensitization' of receptors mainly leads to what outcome?
'Up-Regulation' is mainly characterized by an increase in what?
'Up-Regulation' is mainly characterized by an increase in what?
