A Hormone Is a Secreted Molecule That Is Carried in the Bloodstream

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A hormone is a secreted molecule that is carried in the bloodstream to where it acts on target cells that bear specific receptors for that hormone.

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Definitions:

Normal Splitting

A physiological phenomenon where the heart's second sound (S2) separates into two distinct sounds during inhalation due to the delay in closure between the aortic and pulmonary valves.

Inspiration

The process of drawing air into the lungs, a vital part of the respiratory cycle.

Expiration

The process of expelling air out of the lungs during breathing; also refers to the end of a product's validity period.

Precordial Assessment

An evaluation of the front part of the lower chest wall, often to check for heart anomalies or abnormalities.