The glandular system Flashcards
the brain releases neurotransmitters at the synapse while glands release _________ in ________
hormones;blood
which chemical messengers are more far-reaching yet generally slower, neurotransmitters or hormones?
hormones
how do hormones affect behavior and emotions?
by stimulating muscles, organs and other glands in the body
what two glands have prime real estate b/c they are housed in the brain?
pineal and pituitary
“the master gland”
pituitary
what else is the pituitary involved with?
pregnancy and growth
located inside the neck
thryoid gland
gonads are
sex organs
this controls the level of blood sugar in the body
pancreas
biological rhythms are the job of the
pineal gland
we have two of these glands that sit above our kidneys
adrenal
name the hormones secreted by the adrenal glands
epinephrine, norepinephrine, cortisol
melatonin is released by the
pineal gland
what is oxytocin?
a hormone that is involved with all things surrounding pregnancy needs: lactating, uterus contractions, water levels
if someone has diabetes, they must know more than most of us about which gland?
pancreas
