How Do Hormones Work? How Are They Different from Neurotransmitters

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Essay

How do hormones work? How are they different from neurotransmitters? Provide some examples of hormones, and discuss how they affect behavior.

Gain knowledge about the importance and methods of decontamination and patient care following chemical exposure.

Prioritize care for patients in a disaster scenario, applying triage principles.

Recognize the unique vulnerabilities of children to environmental toxins and the implications for public health.

Identify the effects and nursing care considerations for patients receiving radiation therapy.

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Definitions:

Prostaglandins

A group of lipid compounds that are derived enzymatically from fatty acids and have important functions in the body, including in inflammation and as hormone-like messengers.

Neutrophils

A type of white blood cell and the most abundant type of granulocyte, playing a vital role in defending the body against infections by ingesting pathogens.

Macrophages

Large white blood cells that ingest and destroy pathogens, dead cells, and cellular debris.

Chemotaxis

The movement of an organism or cell in response to a chemical stimulus.