As part of maintaining homeostasis, hormones secreted by endocrine cells are inactivated continuously to:
A) Free receptor sites
B) Stimulate production
C) Prevent accumulation
D) Absorb metabolic waste
Ans: C
Feedback:
Continuous inactivation of secreted hormones is necessary to prevent accumulation that could disrupt the feedback mechanism. Increased secretion stimulates production of more receptor sites. Metabolic waste absorption is not a function of the endocrine system.
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