Downregulation occurs when cells decrease their number of receptors in response to elevated levels of a hormone.
Η μείωση ρύθμισης συμβαίνει όταν τα κύτταρα μειώνουν τον αριθμό των υποδοχέων τους ως απόκριση σε αυξημένα επίπεδα ορμόνης.
| Front | What is down regulation? |
|---|---|
| Back | 1. Decrease # of receptors (in response to elevated levels of a hormone) |
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