PSY290H5 Study Guide - Final Guide: Posterior Pituitary, Neocortex, Basal Ganglia

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Berthold"s experiment demonstrated the importance of hormones for behaviour. Removal and reimplantation of testes in roosters and analyzed behaviour. Those who had testes removed completely did not develop properly and acted differently. Those who had testes reimplanted into abdominal cavity acted and developed as if the testes were in the original place. The link between the brain and organs that control the body"s metabolism, growth, development and reproduction. Uses hormones as a mode of communication: hormones: chemical messengers that are released into bloodstream or tissue fluid affect target cells some distance away. Protein and peptides: chains of amino acids: many use secondary receptors. Steroids: derived from cholesterol o o o o. Can bind with receptor complexes altering dna which is why they can take so long to affect an individual. When you exercise you damage your muscles and testosterone induces faster healing leading to better performance.