Endocrine System and Behavior Flashcards

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Endocrine System

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The internal communication system of the body that relies on hormones (somewhat slower); hypothalamus is the link between the nervous and endocrine systems

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Hormones

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Chemical messengers that get sent throughout the body

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Hypophyseal portal system

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A portal capillary system that connects the hypothalamus to the pituitary gland

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Pituitary gland

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The “master gland” of the endocrine system; divided into anterior (the actual master gland) and posterior

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Adrenal glands

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Located on top of kidneys; divided into adrenal medulla and adrenal cortex

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Adrenal medulla

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Released epinephrine and norepinephrine as part of the sympathetic nervous system

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Adrenal Cortex

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Produced corticosteroids like cortisol and the sex hormones

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Gonads

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Sex glands of the body – ovaries and testes

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