Neurological Bases Of Behavior Endocrine System Flashcards
Your endocrine system is made up of several organs called _______.
glands
These glands, located all over your body, create and secrete
(release) ________.
hormones
__________ are chemicals that coordinate different functions in your body by carrying messages through your blood to your organs, skin, muscles, and other tissues. These _______ tell your body what to do and when to do it.
Hormones, signals
T H E M A I N G L A N D S T H A T P R O D U C E H O R M O N E S:
Hypothalamus, Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, Adrenal, Pineal, Pancreas, Ovaries and Testes
This gland is located in your brain and controls your
endocrine system
Hypothalamus
Hypothalamus uses information from your __________ to
determine when to tell other glands, including the ________ gland, to
produce hormones
nervous system, pituitary
Pituitary: It makes hormones that control several other glands such as the____________
Ex: vasopressin and
oxytocin
thyroid gland, adrenal glands, ovaries, and testicles
the hormones most closely associated with romantic love
(Women are lore sensitive to) Oxytocin and (Men) Vasopressin
________ butterfly-shaped gland in the front of your neck.
The __________ is an endocrine gland in your neck.
Thyroid
Thyroid makes two
hormones that are secreted into the blood: _________ (T4) and
_____________ (T3). These hormones are necessary for all the cells in
your body to work normally.
thyroxine, triiodothyronine
Parathyroid: It controls the level of ________ in your body
calcium
For your heart, kidneys, bones and nervous system to
work, you need the right amount of ________.
Calcium
For your heart, kidneys, bones and nervous system to
work, you need the right amount of ________.
Calcium
Your adrenal glands make many hormones,
including ________, _______ and _____.
cortisol, aldosterone and adrenaline
Pineal: This gland manages your sleep cycle by releasing
__________, a hormone that causes you to feel sleepy.
melatonin
