The effective plasma concentration of a hormone is normally regulated by appropriate adjustments in the hormone's rate of
A)excretion
B)binding to plasma proteins
C)metabolic inactivation
D)secretion
E)binding with target-cell receptors

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The question asks for the regulation of the effective plasma concentration of a hormone. One way this can be regulated is through adjusting the rate of hormone secretion. When the body needs more of a certain hormone, the endocrine glands that produce the hormone can secrete more of it. Conversely, when the body has enough or too much of a hormone, the endocrine glands can reduce or stop hormone secretion to regulate the plasma concentration. Therefore, the correct answer is D - secretion.

The Effective Plasma Concentration of a Hormone Is Normally Regulated