endocrine system

Question 1

ADRENAL GLAND

hormone
target organ
effect

Answer 1

hormone - adrenaline
target organ - vital organs
effect - incr. HR

Question 2

OVARY

hormone
target organ
effect

Answer 2

hormone - oestrogen
target organ - ovaries, uterus, pituitary gland
effect - controls puberty + menstrual cycle

Question 3

TESTES

hormone
target organ
effect

Answer 3

hormone - testosterone
target organ - male reproductive organs
effect - controls puberty in males

Question 4

PANCREAS

hormone
target organ
effect

Answer 4

hormone - insulin
target organ - liver
effect - maintaining glc. levels

Question 5

outline the fight or flight response

Answer 5

Generated by the ANS (Sympathetic branch)
Send message to adrenal glands
Triggers release of adrenaline to the endocrine system and noradrenaline to the brain
Adrenaline prompts physical changes

Question 6

What physical changes does adrenaline bring about

Answer 6

incr HR

• more blood flow to organs –> spread adrenaline around the body
• more blood + glc pumped to muscles for respiration

Pupils dialate
- improve vision

digestive system halts
- conserve + release stored energy

sweat
- facilitate temp regulation

Deep and more frequent breathing
- increase O2 intake

Muscle tension
- improve reaction time speed

Question 7

When i is the flight or fight response activated

Answer 7

In times of danger

Question 8

What is the function of the fight or flight response

Answer 8

To protect and enable us to survive

Question 9

fight or flight evaluation

Answer 9

REDCUTIONISM vs HOLISM
Simplifies complex idea of fight or flight response into two systems

GENDER BIAS:
Early research into fight or flight response typically conducted on males (androcentrism) + consequently, researchers assumed that findings could be generalised to females. ∴ beta bias within this area of psychology as psychologists assumed that females responded in the same way as males, until TAYLOR provided evidence of “tend and befriend’ response: women more likely to protect their offspring (tend) + form alliances w/ other women (befriend), than fight an adversary or flee. ALSO, the fight or flight response may be counterintuitive for women, as running (flight) might be seen as a sign of weakness + put their offspring at risk of danger.

EVAL: modern day life rarely requires such an intense biological response. ALSO, modern day stressors can repeatedly activate fight or flight response, → neg consequence on our health. E.g, humans who face a lot of stress + continually activate the SNS, continually incr their BP → damage to blood vessels + heart disease. TS fight or flight response is a maladaptive response in modern-day life.