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MH - 23PSY-2AL-D1 > Biopsychology: Function of the Endocrine System 24/25 Updated > Flashcards

Biopsychology: Function of the Endocrine System 24/25 Updated Flashcards

1
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What are the chemical messengers in the body called?

A

Hormones

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2
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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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4
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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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6
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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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7
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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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9
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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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12
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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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16
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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

22
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What is the endocrine system?

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A system where messages in the body can be communicated through the release of hormones.

23
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What kind of system of communication does the endocrine system provide in the body?

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  • it provides a chemical system of communication within the bloodstream to regulate the activity of cells and organs in the body.
24
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What is the endocrine system like in comparison to the nervous system?

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The endocrine system is slower than the nervous system but its effects are more widespread and powerful.

25
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What chemical messengers are released in the endocrine system and where are they circulated?

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Hormones - which are circulated in the blood and control our cells/organs and influence behaviour.

26
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What is the role of glands in the endocrine system?

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To secrete or release hormones to control/regulate functions in the body.

27
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What does the pineal gland do?

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Secrete the hormone melatonin which is involved in regulating the sleep-wake cycle by making the person feel tired and therefore ready to sleep.

28
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What does the adrenal gland do?

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Releases adrenaline which causes physiological changes involved in the fight or flight response such as increased blood flow to transport oxygen to the brain for rapid response planning.

29
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What does the pituitary gland do?

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It secretes many different hormones that control the function of the other glands - e.g. ovaries and testes.

30
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What is the role of the anterior pituitary gland in regulation of the menstrual cycle?

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The anterior pituitary gland releases LH and FSH which encourages the ovaries to release oestrogen and progesterone to regulate the menstrual cycle.

31
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What is the role of the anterior pituitary gland in regulation of the production of sperm?

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The anterior pituitary gland releases LH and FSH which encourages the release of testosterone which is involved in creating male characteristics and the production of sperm.

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