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A Level Psychology (Miss Cherry) - Year 1 > Biopsychology - The Endocrine System > Flashcards

Biopsychology - The Endocrine System Flashcards

1
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What is the endocrine system?

A

It is a network of glands across the body that secrete chemical messages called hormones.

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What are the different glands in the body?

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Hypothalamus
Pituitary gland
Thyroid gland
Thymus
Pancreas
Adrenal Gland
Ovaries
Testicles

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3
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What hormones does the hypothalamus secrete?

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n/a

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What is the function of the hypothalamus in the endocrine system?

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Stimulates & controls the release of hormones from the pituitary glands

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5
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How many lobes of the pituitary gland are there?

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The anterior & posterior -> 2

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6
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What hormones does the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland secrete?

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ACTH

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What is the function of ACTH in the endocrine system?

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Stimulates the adrenal cortex & release of cortisol during the stress response

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8
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What hormones does the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland secrete?

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oxytocin

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9
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What is the function of oxytocin in the endocrine system?

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Stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth

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10
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What hormones does the thyroid gland secrete?

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Thyroxine

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What is the function of thyroxine in the endocrine system?

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regulates the metabolism

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12
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What hormones does the thymus secrete?

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Thymosins

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What is the function of thymosins in the endocrine system?

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maturation of T-cells (more closely associated with the immune system)

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14
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What hormones does the pancreas secrete?

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Insulin & Glucagon

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What is the function of insulin & glucagon in the endocrine system?

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To maintain healthy blood glucose levels

Insulin -> decreases blood glucose
Glucagon -> increases blood glucose

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16
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What hormones does the adrenal medulla secrete?

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Adrenaline & noradrenaline

17
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What is the function of adrenaline & noradrenaline in the endocrine system?

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Control the flight or fight response

18
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What hormones does the adrenal cortex secrete?

19
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What is the function of cortisol in the endocrine system?

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Stimulates release of glucose to provide the body with energy whilst suppressing the immune system

20
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What hormones do the ovaries secrete?

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Oestrogen & progesterone

21
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What is the function of oestrogen & progesterone in the endocrine system?

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Controls the regulation of the female reproductive system (menstrual cycle & pregnancy)

22
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What hormones do the testes secrete?

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Testosterone

23
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What is the function of testosterone in the endocrine system?

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Develops male sex characteristics during male puberty & helps promote muscle growth

A Level Psychology (Miss Cherry) - Year 1 (17 decks)

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