Match each term with its corresponding description or definition.
-Hormone regulation that moves the body farther away from homeostasis
A)Endocrine gland
B)Negative feedback
C)Target organ cell
D)Steroid hormone
E)Prostaglandin
F)Exocrine gland
G)Nonsteroid hormone
H)Cyclic AMP
I)Positive feedback

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Positive feedback is a hormone regulation that moves the body farther away from homeostasis by amplifying a given response or activity.

Answer: A
 Endocrine glands are ductless glands that produce and secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.

Answer: C
 Target organ cells are cells that have specific receptors for a particular hormone and are influenced by that hormone.

Answer: D
 Steroid hormones are a class of hormones that are derived from cholesterol and can easily pass through the cell membrane to interact with intracellular receptors.

Answer: E
 Prostaglandins are hormone-like substances that are produced by nearly every tissue in the body and have a wide range of functions, including inflammation, smooth muscle contraction, and blood clotting.

Answer: F
 Exocrine glands secrete their products into ducts that lead to body cavities or the surface of the skin. Examples include sweat glands and salivary glands.

Answer: G
 Nonsteroid hormones are a class of hormones that cannot easily pass through the cell membrane, so they typically bind to receptors on the cell membrane and trigger a secondary messenger system to influence cellular activity.

Answer: H
 Cyclic AMP (cAMP) is a secondary messenger system that is often used by nonsteroid hormones to transmit signals inside cells.

Answer: B
 Negative feedback is a hormone regulation that moves the body back toward homeostasis by inhibiting a given response or activity.

Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Description or Definition