Biopsychology: Glands + Hormones (paper 2) Flashcards
What are the names of the names of the Glands?
Thyroid, Adrenal Medulla, Adrenal Cortex, Testes, Ovaries, Pineal.
What is the main hormone and effects of Thyroid?
Thyroxine. Regulates metabolic rate and protein synthesis.
What is the main hormone and effects of Adrenal Medulla?
Adrenaline and noradrenaline. Fight or flight response
What is the main hormone and effects of Adrenal Cortex?
Corticosteroids. Release of glucose and fats for energy.
What is the main hormone and effects of testes?
Testosterone. Male sexual characteristics.
What is the main hormone and effects of ovaries?
Oestrogen. Female sexual characteristics.
What is the main hormone and effects of pineal.
Melatonin. Sleep-wake cycle.