Distinguish Between the Organizing Effects of Hormones and Their Activating

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Short Answer

Distinguish between the organizing effects of hormones and their activating effects.

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Definitions:

Instincts

Innate, biologically determined behavior patterns common to all members of a species that are exhibited by all individuals in the absence of learning or experience.

Physiological State

The condition of the body or bodily functions at a given time, taking into account both internal and external factors.

Homeostasis

The body’s tendency to maintain an equilibrium, or steady state.

Homeostasis

The self-regulating process by which biological systems maintain stability while adjusting to changing external conditions.