Which control mechanism will a patient's target cells implement in order to adapt to high hormone concentrations?
A) Negative feedback
B) Positive feedback
C) Downregulation
D) Upregulation

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Downregulation is the process by which target cells decrease the number of receptors in response to high hormone concentrations, reducing their sensitivity to the hormone.

Which Control Mechanism Will a Patient's Target Cells Implement in Order