Psychology term 2 Flashcards
Adrenal gland
a gland above the kidney that prepares the body for emergencies and has adrenaline
Adrenaline
a hormone that prepares the body to respond to an emergency
What are some general effects of adrenaline?
increased heart rate, stopping digestion, releasing energy to muscles
Blood glucose
a sugar that is dissolved in the bloodstream. blood transports glucose from the digestive system to cells for respiration
Circulatory system
the body system that transports hormones around the body
Endocrine system
the body system that produces hormones
Endocrine gland
an organ that releases hormones
gland
an organ that releases chemical substances
homeostasis
the bodys ability to maintain a stable state
Hormone
a chemical messenger that controls a particular body function
insulin
a hormone that lowers blood glucose
pancreas
a gland behind the stomach that helps with digestion and produces insulin
pineal gland
a gland in the brain that regulates daily rhythm like sleep
receptor
a molecule on a target cell that hormones can attach to
target cell
a cell that can be affected by a certain hormone
