endocrine system Flashcards

1
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glands and hormones

A

-glands release hormones into our bloodstream
-e.g thyroid gland releases thyroxine

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2
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fight or flight

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1- threat perceived
2- ans changes from parasympathetic to sympathetic nervous system
3- triggers release of adrenaline
4- physiological changes e.g heart rate, dry mouth
5- threat passes and ans returns to sympathetic, may take a while

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