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Upregulation?  Cells Increase Receptors Hormone Levels Low Greater

Upregulation is when cells increase their number of receptors when hormone levels are low to increase responsiveness.

Η αύξηση ρύθμισης είναι όταν τα κύτταρα αυξάνουν τον αριθμό των υποδοχέων τους όταν τα επίπεδα ορμονών είναι χαμηλά για μεγαλύτερη απόκριση.

Front What is upregulation? 
Back 1. Cells increase # of receptors when hormone levels are low (greater response) 

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