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downregulation: decrease in the number of hormone receptors, typically in response to chronically excessive levels of a hormone. endocrine gland: tissue or organ that secretes hormones into the blood and lymph without ducts such that they may be transported to organs distant from the site of secretion. endocrine system: cells, tissues, and organs that secrete hormones as a...

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