A shift to the right in the biological activity dose- response curve for a hormone with no accompanying change in the maximal response indicates:
Ans. C. Decreased sensitivityRight or left shifts in dose-response curves indicate changes in sensitivity. Changes in maximal biological response indicate changes in responsiveness. Because there is no change in maximal response, the correct answer must relate to a change in sensitivity only. A right shift indicates decreased sensitivity.
Decreased responsiveness and decreased sensitivity
Increased responsiveness
Decreased sensitivity
Increased sensitivity and decreased responsiveness
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