The phenomenon that occurs when different hormones produce the same effects at the same target cell and their combined effects are amplified is called synergism. Synergism refers to the interaction where two or more hormones work together to produce a greater effect than the sum of their individual effects. For example, hormones like follicle-stimulating hormone and testosterone act synergistically to amplify the production of sperm. This amplified response means that the combined hormonal effect is stronger than what each hormone could achieve alone
. In summary:
- Synergism = multiple hormones produce the same effect at a target cell, and their combined effect is amplified
