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2022-2024 Year 13 A-Level Psychology - Biopsychology: Function of the Endocrine System

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This flashcard set covers key concepts from A-Level Psychology (Biopsychology) on the Function of the Endocrine System, focusing on the role of hormones as the body’s chemical messengers that regulate various physiological and behavioral processes.

What are the chemical messengers in the body called?

Hormones

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Definition

What are the chemical messengers in the body called?

Hormones

What are hormones?

Chemical messengers in the body

What are hormones released by?

Glands

What do glands releases?

Hormones

What does the endocrine system regulate?

The activity of cells and organs in the body

What is the name of the chemical communication within the bloodstream?

The endocrine system

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TermDefinition

What are the chemical messengers in the body called?

Hormones

What are hormones?

Chemical messengers in the body

What are hormones released by?

Glands

What do glands releases?

Hormones

What does the endocrine system regulate?

The activity of cells and organs in the body

What is the name of the chemical communication within the bloodstream?

The endocrine system

Whilst the endocrine system is slower than the nervous system its effects are …

more widespread and powerful

What are glands?

An organ that secretes/releases hormones.

What do glands do?

Release horrmones
Control/regulate functions in the body

What is the pituitary gland also known as?

Master gland

What is another name for the master gland?

The pituitary gland

What is the function of the pituitary gland?

Controls the function of other glands

Which hormone does the testes release?

Testosterone

What is the role of testosterone?

Creating male characteristics
Production of sperm

Which hormones do the ovaries release?

Oestrogen and Progesterone

What is the role of oestrogen and progesterone?

Regulate the female menstrual cycle
Prepare the body for reproduction

Which hormones does the adrenal gland release?

Adrenaline

What is the role of adrenaline?

Leads to physiological changes to prepare the body for fight or flight


Which changes occur due to the release of adrenaline?

Increased blood flow to transport oxygen to the brain for rapid response planning.


Which hormone is released by the Pineal Gland?

Melatonin

What is the role of melatonin?

Regulates the sleep-wake cycle