Becker's World of the Cell (9th Edition)
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Chapter 23, Problem 23.5CC
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To determine: The difference between the advantages of a multicellular organism to mediate a particular physiological response when using local mediators and when using hormones.
Introduction: The term multicellular organism describes the structure of an organism that was made from the number of cells. The cells combined and form the tissue, a group of tissues formed an organ, the group of the organ for the organ system and finally an organism is formed. The use of local mediators and hormones forms the connecting link between the body systems.
Summary Introduction
To determine: The difference between the disadvantages for a multicellular organism to mediate a particular physiological response when using local mediators and when using hormones.
Introduction: The term multicellular organism describes the structure of an organism that was made from the number of cells. The cells combined and form the tissue, a group of tissues formed an organ, the group of the organ for the organ system and finally an organism is formed. The use of local mediators and hormones forms the connecting link between the body systems.
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