The concentration of a hormone can be increased by
A) decreasing the rate at which it is metabolized.
B) increasing the number of receptors.
C) increasing the rate at which it is excreted.
D) increasing the plasma volume.

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Decreasing the rate at which the hormone is metabolized means that it will stay in the body for a longer period of time, ultimately increasing the overall concentration. Increasing the number of receptors may not necessarily increase the concentration of the hormone in the body, but rather affect the sensitivity of the target tissue to the hormone. Increasing the rate at which the hormone is excreted will decrease the concentration in the body. Increasing plasma volume may dilute the concentration of the hormone in the body.

The Concentration of a Hormone Can Be Increased by