PSY 308 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, New Approach, Aromatase
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Tuesday, october 24, 2017 thursday, november 9, 2017. Prolactin mammary glands milk secretion: grf growth hormone body cells growth. How do gonadal hormones affect behavior: sensory input is processed in the central nervous system, output response: motor response, etc. Behavior can influence hormones: winning a fight increased testosterone (both sexes, being part of a winning group is important for us. Menstrual cycle: right before ovulation, there is a peak in estrogen levels, characteristic of follicular phase, high estrogen level more attractive, physical changes. Increased circulation to the periphery fuller, redder lips; pink cheeks; dilated eyes: behavioral changes, more exploratory, seek more masculine features in males (higher testosterone) Increased risk-taking and addictive behaviors: high levels of progesterone are characteristic of the luteal phase. Hormones: chemicals secreted by glands, travel via blood circulation, relay a signal to other organs, where they influence its activity.
