mistakes Flashcards
(18 cards)
The principle of natural design for gene replication states that:
Traits exist to help genes reproduce
What factor limits brain size in relation to childbirth?
Bipedal posture and birth canal size
In the EEA, humans lived in
Small cohesive groups
Which species trait is most commonly linked to polygyny?
Low male investment and choosy females
What factor likely contributed to the rise of monogamy in mammals?
Need for male support in raising offspring
What best defines the concept of “wanting” in Robinson and Berridge’s theory?
The neural basis of compulsive seeking
According to Siegel (2005), drug use may be an evolved behaviour driven by:
A fourth drive
What is a pharmacological tolerance?
Brain adapts to maintain homeostasis
What does the pineal gland secrete?
A: Melatonin
Q: What hormone increases blood sugar levels during fasting?
A: Glucagon
Q: Steroid hormones are:
A: Lipid-soluble
Q: What kind of hormone is adrenaline?
A: Amine hormone
Q: The HPG axis refers to:
A: Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Gonadal axis
Q: What is the effect of glucagon?
A: Promotes glucose release into the blood
Q: What hormone prepares the uterus for implantation?
A: Progesterone
Q: The endocrine system uses which type of communication?
A: Chemical signals via the bloodstream
Q: Where is the thyroid gland located?
A: At the base of the neck
Q: What gland shrinks after puberty?
A: Thymus
