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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