Explain how the same hormone can have different effects on two different target cells and no effect on a third type of cell.

Explain how the chemical nature of the plasma membrane acts on the two chemical categories of hormones, and thus the type of response each hormone can induce in a target cell. Be sure to thoroughly describe the two types of cellular responses.

A female patient presents to a clinician feeling tired, hot and sweaty, losing weight and having mood swings. After discussion the clinician suspects Graves' disease. Explain how knowledge of feedback loops in the relevant endocrine pathway might help to diagnose Graves' disease, including the possible underlying causes and how the patient might be treated if Graves' disease is confirmed?

Select all of the following involved in the fight or flight response: (Multiple select question) A. pupil dilation B. Increase in urine production C. increased oxygen supply to the lungs D. Increased digestion of a recent meal. E. increased heart rate, blood pressure and respiration rate.

Define the following terms: a. steady state b. target cells c. endocrine d. paracrine e. autocrine