Hormones can only affect target cells that have the appropriate receptors. This property of hormones is known as specificity. Hormone specificity explains how each hormone can have specific effects in widespread parts of the body. Many hormones produced by the endocrine system are classified as tropic hormones.A tropic hormone is a hormone that is able to trigger the release of another hormone in another gland.ormone specificity explains how each hormone can have specific effects in widespread parts of the body. Many hormones produced by the endocrine system are classified as tropic hormones. A tropic hormone is a hormone that is able to trigger the release of another hormone in another gland.
Vital signs. Transport. The assessment of a medical patient will vary, depending upon the status of the patient and his ability to communicate. In a conscious medical patient, assessment will focus on chief complaint, history of the present illness, and past medical history.
Note: This guideline is currently under review. Assessment is a key component of nursing practice, required for planning and provision of patient and family centred care. The aim of this guideline is to ensure all RCH patients receive consistent and timely nursing assessments.