Endocrine System and Behavior

Question 1

Endocrine System

Answer 1

The internal communication system of the body that relies on hormones (somewhat slower); hypothalamus is the link between the nervous and endocrine systems

Question 2

Hormones

Answer 2

Chemical messengers that get sent throughout the body

Question 3

Hypophyseal portal system

Answer 3

A portal capillary system that connects the hypothalamus to the pituitary gland

Question 4

Pituitary gland

Answer 4

The “master gland” of the endocrine system; divided into anterior (the actual master gland) and posterior

Question 5

Adrenal glands

Answer 5

Located on top of kidneys; divided into adrenal medulla and adrenal cortex

Question 6

Adrenal medulla

Answer 6

Released epinephrine and norepinephrine as part of the sympathetic nervous system

Question 7

Adrenal Cortex

Answer 7

Produced corticosteroids like cortisol and the sex hormones

Question 8

Gonads

Answer 8

Sex glands of the body – ovaries and testes