PSYCH 330 Lecture Notes - Cholesterol, Triiodothyronine, Anterior Pituitary
31 Oct 2013
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The study of the interactions between the nervous system and the endocrine system. Interactions between the endocrine, immune and nervous system. Releases hormones directly into the blood stream. Release hormones at lower levels than the synapse. Traditionally hormones are at lower concentrations compared to the concentrations you would find in a synapse. Hormones typically have a high affinity for their receptors. Can act on receptors by traveling long distances. Has implications can pass through the membrane. Bind to receptors in the cytoplasm or in the nucleus. Acts on membrane receptors to initiate actions. Three main types of hormones, in terms of chemistry, Mostly derived from the amino acid tyrosine, produced by the thyroid. Epinephrine, norepinephrine and dopamine are the putative tyrosine- derived amines. Made of several different amino acids: minimum amount of amino acids needed is three. Hypothalamus pituitary gland rest of the body. Actually releasing hormones of the hypothalamus directly into bloodstream.
