The process whereby repeated exposure to a hormone can cause a decrease in the number of receptors for that hormone is called
A)competition.
B)inhibition.
C)down-regulation.
D)antagonism.
E)saturation.

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Down-regulation is the process of decreased sensitivity to a hormone due to a decrease in the number of receptors for that hormone. This occurs as a result of prolonged exposure to high levels of the hormone.

The Process Whereby Repeated Exposure to a Hormone Can Cause