Positive Economics Answers the Question, "What Ought to Be?" Normative

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Positive economics answers the question, "What ought to be?" Normative economics predicts the consequences of alternative actions, answering the questions, "What is?" or "What will be?"

Recognize the role of feedback mechanisms in maintaining hormonal balance.

Identify the hormone-secreting cells in specific glands and understand their function.

Understand the pathophysiology of common endocrine disorders.

Recognize the role of specific hormones in calcium metabolism and blood glucose regulation.

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Definitions:

Receptor

A specialized cell or group of nerve endings that responds to specific stimuli like light, heat, or chemical signals, transferring the information to nerves.

L-DOPA

A precursor to dopamine used as a medication to treat Parkinson's disease and dopamine-responsive dystonias, by increasing dopamine levels in the brain.

Parkinson's Disease

A progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, causing symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, and balance issues.

Phenylalanine

An essential amino acid required for the body's production of proteins and certain brain chemicals. It is obtained through diet.