Biopsychology- function of the endocrine system

Question 1

what is the endocrine system?

Answer 1

-One of our body’s major information systems that instructs glands to release hormones into the bloodstream.
- the hormones are carried through the bloodstream to the targeted organs in the body.

Question 2

What is a gland ?

Answer 2

An organ in the body that synthesises substances such as hormones.

Question 3

what are hormones ?

Answer 3

chemical substances that circulate in the bloodstream and only effect targeted organs.
- produced in large quantities but disappear quickly

Question 4

what is the process of the release of hormones from endocrine glands in the endocrine system ?

Answer 4

1. The endocrine gland secretes hormones into the bloodstream due to a signal from the brain.
   2.Hormones travel to their target cells and stimulate receptors on the surface/inside these cells.
2. the presence of the hormone causes a reaction in the cell which alters its activity.
3. Each hormone effects behaviour in different ways.

Question 5

what is the functions of the adrenal gland ?

Answer 5

releases adrenaline into the bloodstream when in fight or flight mode.

Question 6

what is the function of the testes ?

Answer 6

releases testosterone (male hormone)

Question 7

what is the function of the ovaries ?

Answer 7

releases oestrogen and progesterone ( female hormones)