The advantage of portal circulation is that_____. it can deliver all of the hormone molecules made one gland to a second gland it ensures that endocrine hormones will be transported to all cells throughout the body it allows cells to make more of a hormone so they are more effective in stimulating target cells it prevents target cells from being desensitized by constant high levels of the hormone

Portal circulation includes an intermediate organ between the capillaries, vein and the heart.…

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Chapter37: The Endocrine System

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The advantage of portal circulation is that_____.

		it can deliver all of the hormone molecules made one gland to a second gland
		it ensures that endocrine hormones will be transported to all cells throughout the body
		it allows cells to make more of a hormone so they are more effective in stimulating target cells
		it prevents target cells from being desensitized by constant high levels of the hormone

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