topic 3 - neural and hormonal control of sexual behaviour Flashcards

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appetitive behaviour

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searching for a partner

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consummatory behaviour

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behaviour of the sexual act

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3
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pheromones

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species-typical molecules that trigger sexual interest

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4
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androstadeinone

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in mens sweat
- triggers alertness, good mood and arousal in women (but poor mood in men)

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5
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Estratetraene

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activates male, but not female hypothalamic areas

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6
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effect of androgens on female sex drive

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Lowers sex drive

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7
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medial amygdala in sexual motivation

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integrates stimuli and evaluates their sexual salience

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8
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4 stages of arousal

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  • excitement
  • plateau
  • orgasm
  • resolution
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9
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Excitement and plateau

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Para-sympathetic nervous system

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10
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pre-ganglionic neurons

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acetylcholine (nicotinic receptors)

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post-ganglionic neurons

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Acetylcholine ( muscarinic receptors)

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