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2022-2024 Year 13 A-Level Psychology - Y13 > Biopsychology: Function of the Endocrine System > Flashcards

Biopsychology: Function of the Endocrine System Flashcards

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1
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What are the chemical messengers in the body called?

A

Hormones

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What are hormones?

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Chemical messengers in the body

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3
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What are hormones released by?

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Glands

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What do glands releases?

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Hormones

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5
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What does the endocrine system regulate?

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The activity of cells and organs in the body

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What is the name of the chemical communication within the bloodstream?

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The endocrine system

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Whilst the endocrine system is slower than the nervous system its effects are …

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more widespread and powerful

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What are glands?

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An organ that secretes/releases hormones.

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What do glands do?

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Release horrmones
Control/regulate functions in the body

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10
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What is the pituitary gland also known as?

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Master gland

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11
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What is another name for the master gland?

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The pituitary gland

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What is the function of the pituitary gland?

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Controls the function of other glands

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13
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Which hormone does the testes release?

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Testosterone

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14
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What is the role of testosterone?

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Creating male characteristics
Production of sperm

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15
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Which hormones do the ovaries release?

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Oestrogen and Progesterone

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What is the role of oestrogen and progesterone?

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Regulate the female menstrual cycle
Prepare the body for reproduction

17
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Which hormones does the adrenal gland release?

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Adrenaline

18
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What is the role of adrenaline?

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Leads to physiological changes to prepare the body for fight or flight

19
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Which changes occur due to the release of adrenaline?

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Increased blood flow to transport oxygen to the brain for rapid response planning.

20
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Which hormone is released by the Pineal Gland?

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Melatonin

21
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What is the role of melatonin?

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Regulates the sleep-wake cycle

2022-2024 Year 13 A-Level Psychology - Y13 (52 decks)

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