Down-regulation and up-regulation of the receptors are both examples of a common theme in physiology known as
A) the law of mass balance
B) tonic control
C) energy conversion
D) negative feedback

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Negative feedback is a common theme in physiology that involves the down-regulation and up-regulation of receptors. When a stimulus is applied, receptors are either down-regulated (decreased in number or sensitivity) or up-regulated (increased in number or sensitivity) to maintain homeostasis.

Down-Regulation and Up-Regulation of the Receptors Are Both Examples of a Common