What changes does a hormonal stimulus induce?

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Hormonal stimulus:
It refers to the release of a hormone in response to another to maintain homeostasis.
A hormonal stimulus might induce:
Intracellular synthesis of proteins or some regulatory molecules
Changes in plasma membrane permeability and/or electrical state due to opening and closing of ion channels
Induction of mitosis
Induction of secretory activity
Enzyme inactivation or activation

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