PSYC 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 18: Adrenal Gland, Bloodborne, Cortisol
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Lo 3. 7 describe what hormones are and how they affect behaviour. The endocrine system is a system of glands and hormones that controls secretion of blood-borne chemical messengers. Pituitary gland controls the other glands in the body; under the control of the hypothalamus. Pituitary gland releases hormones that influence growth, blood pressure, and other functions. One pituitary hormone called oxytocin is responsible for several reproductive functions, including stretching the cervix and vagina during birth and aiding milk flow in nursing mothers. Adrenal glands: located on top of the kidneys; releases adrenalin and cortisol during states of emotional arousal. Adrenaline boosts energy production in muscle cells, restricts it in others. Cortisol regulates blood pressure and cardiovascular function, as well as the use of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. The sexual reproductive glands are the testes in males and the ovaries in females. Lo 3. 8 identify different brain stimulating, recording, and imaging techniques.
