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Communication Between Cells Is Key to Organism-Level Regulation of the Internal

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Communication between cells is key to organism-level regulation of the internal environment to maintain health, that is, nearly constant internal conditions (homeostasis). Outline and compare the intercellular communication pathways that function to provide homeostasis.


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Mineralocorticoids

A class of corticosteroids that are involved in regulating sodium and potassium balance in the body.

Prostaglandins

A group of lipids made at sites of tissue damage or infection that are involved in injury and illness processes, such as inflammation.

Bradykinins

Peptides that cause blood vessels to dilate, leading to decreased blood pressure and pain.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-phase reaction to stress introduced by Hans Selye, consisting of alarm, resistance, and exhaustion stages, explaining the body's response to stress.

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