Reduced hormone concentration in the blood often causes target cells to

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


A

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