Psychology 2075 Chapter 5: Chapter 5 Sex Hormones

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Hormones: chemical substances secreted by the endocrine glands in the bloodstream. Hormone response may be quick acting effects (sexual response), or slower, long lasting (blood sugar regulation) *androgens: the group of male sex hormones (including testosterone) *estrogens: the group of female sex hormones y 1) estrone y 2) estrodiol y 3) estriol- strongest. Testosterone: hormone secreted by testes (present in lower levels in female) Progesterone: female sex hormone secreted by the ovaries. Hypothalamus: small region of the brain that is important in regulating many body functions including sex hormone y regulates pituitary. Luteinizing hormone(lh): secreted by the pituitary - regulates estrogen secretion and ovum development in females & testosterone production in male y regulated by gnrh y controls testosterone production. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone: (gnrh): secreted by hypothalamus regulates pituitary s secretion of gonad stimulating hormones. Tss: fatal bacterial infection associated with tampon use. Prostaglandins: chemicals secreted by the uterus that cause uterine muscles to contract - cause painful menstruation.

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