Biological Perspective: Endocrine Glands Flashcards
consists of glands that release hormones into the bloodstream, affecting various bodily functions and behaviors
Endocrine Glands
unlike neurotransmitters, which act quickly on nearby neurons, hormones travel through the blood and have more long-term and widespread effects
Endocrine Glands
the master gland; located just below the hypothalamus
Pituitary Gland
located above the brain stem; secretes melatonin: a hormone that helps track day length (and seasons) and regulates the sleep-wake cycle
Pineal Gland
secretes human growth hormone and controls or influences all other hormone-secreting glands
Pituitary Gland
located inside the neck; secretes thyroxin: a hormone that regulates metabolism
Thyroid Gland
hormone that controls aspects of pregnancy; sometimes referred to as the “love hormone” or “trust hormone”
Oxytocin
hormone that controls levels of water in our body; acts as an antidiuretic, helping the body to conserve water
Vasopressin
secretes insulin and glucagon; imbalances can lead to diabetes (too little insulin), or hypoglycemia (too much sugar) or low blood sugar, which cases a person to feel hungry all the time
Pancreas
sex glands; secretes hormones that regulate sexual behavior and reproduction; though the brain is the master of the sexual system
Gonads (ovaries & testes)
located above the kidneys, they have two sections
Adrenal Glands
two sections of Adrenal Glands
Adrenal Medulla: releases epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine, aiding in the body’s stress response
Adrenal Cortex: produces corticoids (steroids) that regulate salt intake, stress responses, and provide a source of sex hormones; it also releases cortisol, which provides energy during stress
Adrenal Gland:
releases epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine, aiding in the body’s stress response
Adrenal Medulla
Adrenal Gland:
produces corticoids (steroids) that regulate salt intake, stress responses, and provide a source of sex hormones; it also releases cortisol, which provides energy during stress
Adrenal Cortex
