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Chapter 1- Biology And Behavior Flashcards

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Posterior pituitary gland

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comprised of axonal projections from hypothalamus. releases ADH/vasopressin and oxytocin

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Parts of hypothalamus

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lateral, ventromedial, anterior

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Lateral hypothalamus

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(LH) hunger and thirst. if it gets damage you will lack hunger

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Ventromedial hypothalamus

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(VMH) satiety center. signals brain to stop eating. if damaged you will not know when you’re full (very much hungry)

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Anterior hypothalamus

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sexual behavior (asexual), also regulates sleep and body temp

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Pineal Gland

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key player in 3 biological rhythms. secretes melatonin which regulates circadian rhythms

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