2022-2024 Year 13 A-Level Psychology - Biopsychology: Function of the Endocrine System
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
Key Terms
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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| Term | 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 |
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 |
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 |
Which hormones do the ovaries release? | Oestrogen and Progesterone |
What is the role of oestrogen and progesterone? | Regulate the female menstrual cycle |
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 |