BIOPSYCHOLOGY - Endocrine System Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Endocrine Sytem
A
collection of glands around the body that regulate bodily functions (e.g metabolism), growth and psychological factors
2
Q
How does ES operate
A
by releasing hormones into the bloodstream
3
Q
What does the ES wwork with and to do what
A
NS to control vital functions in teh body
4
Q
Compare the NS and the ES
A
ES is slower
more widespread and powerful,longlasting effects on body nd behaviour
5
Q
What produce hormones
A
glands
6
Q
What do hormones do
A
secreted in bloodstream
7
Q
What do hormones affect
A
any cell in body that has the receptor for the particular hormone
8
Q
most hormones affect cells in
A
several organs or throughout entire body
