Endocrime System Flashcards
What is the endocrine system
Series of glands that releases chemicals (hormones)
Communicate messages to organs
Pituitary gland
Master gland
Releases oxytocin
Influences bonding between mother and child
Stimulates uterus to contract labour
Regulates
Pineal gland
Releases melatonin
Increases body temp
If drops it prepares us for sleep
Adrenal gland
Releases adrenaline
Stimulates sns
Fight or flight
Testes
Releases testosterone
Develops males sex characteristics during puberty
Promoting muscle growth
Link to aggression
Thyroid gland
Releases thyroxine
Responsible for controlling how much energy your body uses
Metabolic rate
Fight or flight
The hypothalamus recognises that there is a threat
Sends message to adrenaline gland
Triggers release to adrenaline to the endocrine system and noradrenaline to the brain
Physical reactions (sweating, heart racing)
