bio psych function of endocrine glands and hormones

Question 1

what does the endocrine gland do

Answer 1

instruct glands to release hormones into the bloodstream directly

Question 2

what is a gland

Answer 2

this is a organ in the body that synthesises hormones

Question 3

what is the job of the pituitary gland

Answer 3

it influences the release of hormones into other glands

Question 4

what does the pituitary gland release

Answer 4

ACTH- This triggers our adrenal glands to produce stress hormones

Question 5

what does the adrenal gland release

Answer 5

adrenaline

Question 6

what does the testes produce

Answer 6

testosterone

Question 7

what does the ovaries produce

Answer 7

oestrogen

Question 8

what is the fight or flight response

Answer 8

generated from the ANS the fight or flight response is a reflex that helps an individual when theyre under threat

Question 9

what happens due to fight or flight

Answer 9

Pupils dilate,enzyme production decreases,heart rate increase,saliva production decreases,breathing increases