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state of equilibrium in the body with respect to various functions and to
the chemical composition of fluids and tissues |
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1. detector (of an imbalance)
2. coupling mechanism (activates secretory apparatus)
3. hormone secretory apparatus
4. hormone
5. end-organ capable of responding to the hormone
6. detector (to recognize hormonal effect has occurred)
7. mechanism for hormone removal (from target cells, blood)
8. synthetic apparatus (to replenish hormone in secretory cell/apparatus) |
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decrease in a level leads to increase in another, or vice-versa
1. controlled variable sensor comparator/set point effector variable
2. Deviations from Constancy: changing environment (adjust by temporarily
changing the set point or producing a signal that overrides it) |
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some consequence of hormonal secretion acts on hormonal secretory
cells to provide enhanced drive for hormonal secretion (ex.: oxytocin) |
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| Most endocrine responses are dependent on very small concentrations of hormones. |
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