Reduced hormone concentration in the blood often causes target cells to

A. down-regulate receptors in order to decrease cell sensitivity.
B. up-regulate receptors in order to increase cell sensitivity.
C. down-regulate receptors in order to increase cell sensitivity.
D. up-regulate receptors in order to decrease cell sensitivity.


Answer: B

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