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Identify the role of hormones in leaf abscission.

Understand the difference between guttation and transpiration in plants.

Explain the mechanisms through which plants defend themselves against herbivores using modified leaves.

Understand the basic functions of the endocrine system and the role of hormones.

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Definitions:

Set Point

The target value that a system regulates towards, such as the human body's regulation of temperature or glucose levels.

Stressor

Any biological, chemical, physical, or psychological factor that causes stress or strain to an organism.

Sensor

In homeostasis, a receptor that detects a change (i.e., a deviation from the homeostatic state).

Effector

A molecule, cell, or organ that actively responds to a stimulus and brings about an effect or change as a result.