topic 3 - neural and hormonal control of sexual behaviour Flashcards
1
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appetitive behaviour
A
searching for a partner
2
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consummatory behaviour
A
behaviour of the sexual act
3
Q
pheromones
A
species-typical molecules that trigger sexual interest
4
Q
androstadeinone
A
in mens sweat
- triggers alertness, good mood and arousal in women (but poor mood in men)
5
Q
Estratetraene
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activates male, but not female hypothalamic areas
6
Q
effect of androgens on female sex drive
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Lowers sex drive
7
Q
medial amygdala in sexual motivation
A
integrates stimuli and evaluates their sexual salience
8
Q
4 stages of arousal
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- excitement
- plateau
- orgasm
- resolution
9
Q
Excitement and plateau
A
Para-sympathetic nervous system
10
Q
pre-ganglionic neurons
A
acetylcholine (nicotinic receptors)
11
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post-ganglionic neurons
A
Acetylcholine ( muscarinic receptors)
