Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

Suppose that hormone A binds to intracellular receptors in its target tissue. Also suppose that as a result of hormone A, the target tissue is now sensitive to or responsive to hormone B. What was the action of hormone A?


A) to decrease mRNA for hormone A receptors
B) to increase cyclic AMP levels which activated receptors for hormone B
C) to increase receptor sites for hormone B
D) to increase receptor sits for hormone A

Answer

C