Hormones + Behaviour

Question 1

How do hormones influence behaviour?

Answer 1

Hormones influence behaviour but do not cause it. They coordinate physiology and behaviour by regulating, integrating, and controlling bodily functions over time.

Question 2

What are the effects of hormones on behaviour?

Answer 2

Hormonal effects can reflect individual differences in behaviour based on hormone concentrations and the number/location of hormone receptors.

Question 3

What mechanism do hormones use to exert their effects?

Answer 3

Hormones use a lock and key mechanism.

Question 4

What is an example of dual effects of hormones?

Answer 4

Luteinizing hormone (LH) causes gamete maturation and also stimulates mating behaviours in many species.

This ensures mating occurs only when animals have mature gametes available for fertilisation.

Question 5

What does LH stimulate in the reproductive system?

Answer 5

LH stimulates gonads to produce gametes and testosterone.

Question 6

What hormones are involved in the reproductive system?

Answer 6

Key hormones include Luteinizing hormone (LH), Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), Testosterone, Estrogen, and Progesterone.