number of receptors on a target cell Flashcards
1
Q
what happens to receptor number
A
it fluctuates
2
Q
what is up-regulation
A
increases number of receptors
3
Q
what does up-regulation increase of the hormone
A
increases sensitivity to hormone
4
Q
what is down-regulation
A
decreases number of receptors
5
Q
what does down-regulation decrease of the hormone
A
decreases sensitivity to hormone
