Biopsychology: Function of the Endocrine System Flashcards
What are the chemical messengers in the body called?
Hormones
What are hormones?
Chemical messengers in the body
What are hormones released by?
Glands
What do glands releases?
Hormones
What does the endocrine system regulate?
The activity of cells and organs in the body
What is the name of the chemical communication within the bloodstream?
The endocrine system
Whilst the endocrine system is slower than the nervous system its effects are …
more widespread and powerful
What are glands?
An organ that secretes/releases hormones.
What do glands do?
Release horrmones
Control/regulate functions in the body
What is the pituitary gland also known as?
Master gland
What is another name for the master gland?
The pituitary gland
What is the function of the pituitary gland?
Controls the function of other glands
Which hormone does the testes release?
Testosterone
What is the role of testosterone?
Creating male characteristics
Production of sperm
Which hormones do the ovaries release?
Oestrogen and Progesterone
What is the role of oestrogen and progesterone?
Regulate the female menstrual cycle
Prepare the body for reproduction
Which hormones does the adrenal gland release?
Adrenaline
What is the role of adrenaline?
Leads to physiological changes to prepare the body for fight or flight
Which changes occur due to the release of adrenaline?
Increased blood flow to transport oxygen to the brain for rapid response planning.
Which hormone is released by the Pineal Gland?
Melatonin
What is the role of melatonin?
Regulates the sleep-wake cycle