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Hormesis and dose response

Dose-dependent adaptive responses in which low or bounded stress can produce different effects from larger or repeated exposure.

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Adaptation System

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Hormetic responses are dose-dependent: lower or bounded exposure can trigger adaptive responses while larger exposure can produce different or harmful effects.

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Last reviewed: August 11, 2026

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