BIOPSYCHOLOGY - The influence of neurochemistry on behaviour: the function of the endocrine system 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologybiopsychologyA2/A-levelAQA Created by: EmilyEtherCreated on: 18-01-19 14:15 What do the glands do in the endocrine system? they release chemicals (hormones) throughout the body via blood and other bodily fluids 1 of 10 What are the main specialist glands in the body that make up the endocrine system, and where are they? pituitary gland (brain), thyroid gland (throat), parathyroid gland (neck behind the thyroid), adrenal glands (kidney), pancreas (behind the stomach), ovaries (female), testes (male) 2 of 10 What is the function of the PITUITARY gland in the endocrine system? releases hormones regulate the endocrine system, nicknamed 'master gland', releases oxytocin 3 of 10 What is the function of the ADRENAL gland in the endocrine system? important in the fight-or-flight response as it facilitates release of adrenaline 4 of 10 What is the function of the TESTES in the endocrine system? facilitate release of the hormone testosterone in males 5 of 10 What is the function of the OVARIES in the endocrine system? facilitate release of the hormone oestrogen and progesterone in females 6 of 10 What influences behaviour? hormones, each one in a different way 7 of 10 What releases the hormone oxytocin and why is it important? the pituitary gland during ******, important for reproductive behaviour, conception 8 of 10 What did research from Kosfield (2005) show? high levels of oxytocin encourages partners to have strong bonds 9 of 10 What did Feldman's (2007) research show? oxytocin was important for mother - child bonding 10 of 10
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