chemical substances produced in the body that transfer information from cells to other cells to co-ordinate the functions of different parts of the body
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What is the function of the pituitary gland
produces hormones that control te function of other endocrine glands
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what is the pituitary gland influential in
body rhythms (the menstrual cycle etc.)
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2 hormones released from the pituitary gland
Adrenocorticotropic and oxytosin
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what is the function of adrenocorticotropic
stimulates the adreal glands to produce steroid hormones
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what happens if you have too many steroid hormones
mood swings
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what is oxytosin
love hormone
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what is the outer part of the adrenal gland called
adrenal cortex
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what does the adrenal cortex produce
corticosteroids
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what is the inner part of the adrenal gland called
adrenal medulla
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what does the adrenal medulla produce
adrenaline
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what is the role of the adrenal gland
regulates physical and psychological function
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2 hormones released from the adrenal gland
cortisol and adrenaline
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what is the role of adrenaline
increase the heart rate and blood pressure to help the body cope with physical and emotional stress
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what is the role f corticosteroids
regulaes the body's metabolism, immune system and sexual function
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what does an excess secretion of steroids cause
lack of sex drive ad fatigue
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what are the testes responsible for
sexual development and reproduction
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what hormone is released from the testes
testosterone
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what is the function of testosterone
sexual development - links to aggression
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what is the function of the ovaries
sexual development and reproduction
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what hormones are released from the ovaries
oestrogen and progestoerone
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what are the function of oestrogen
reproductive function - menstruation, preganancy
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How does the endocrine system influence behaviour
the endocrine system affects the levels of hormones around the body, effecting people's mood and emotions.
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What is the function of the pituitary gland
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produces hormones that control te function of other endocrine glands
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