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Which type of glands release hormones within the body and act on target tissues?
Which type of glands release hormones within the body and act on target tissues?
- Paracrine glands
- Autocrine glands
- Exocrine glands
- Endocrine glands (correct)
What is the term for chemicals released by one species to affect the behavior of another species?
What is the term for chemicals released by one species to affect the behavior of another species?
- Autocrine
- Synaptic
- Allomone (correct)
- Pheromone
Which of the following is a general principle of hormone function?
Which of the following is a general principle of hormone function?
- Hormones often have a pulsatile secretion pattern. (correct)
- Hormones act instantaneously.
- Hormones have a linear relationship with behavior.
- One hormone affects only one behavior.
What is the term for signaling molecules that travel via the bloodstream and act on target tissues?
What is the term for signaling molecules that travel via the bloodstream and act on target tissues?
Which type of communication involves chemical release and diffusion across a synapse?
Which type of communication involves chemical release and diffusion across a synapse?
What is the term for hormones used to communicate between individuals of the same species and released into the environment?
What is the term for hormones used to communicate between individuals of the same species and released into the environment?
Which type of communication involves a hormone being released into the bloodstream to act on target tissues?
Which type of communication involves a hormone being released into the bloodstream to act on target tissues?
Which gland is considered the 'primary' gland in the body and releases important hormones?
Which gland is considered the 'primary' gland in the body and releases important hormones?
Which part of the pituitary gland stores and releases only two hormones?
Which part of the pituitary gland stores and releases only two hormones?
Which hormone is often referred to as the 'love hormone'?
Which hormone is often referred to as the 'love hormone'?
Which hormone is responsible for the reflexive release of milk from mammary glands in response to suckling?
Which hormone is responsible for the reflexive release of milk from mammary glands in response to suckling?
Which hormone is released during orgasm in both men and women and plays a role in pair bond formation?
Which hormone is released during orgasm in both men and women and plays a role in pair bond formation?
Which type of voles are monogamous and form durable and exclusive pair-bonds?
Which type of voles are monogamous and form durable and exclusive pair-bonds?
Which hormone facilitates pair-bond formation in female prairie voles (PVs)?
Which hormone facilitates pair-bond formation in female prairie voles (PVs)?
Which of the following hormones is responsible for stimulating milk production in females and is involved in parental behavior?
Which of the following hormones is responsible for stimulating milk production in females and is involved in parental behavior?
Which two hormones are released by the anterior pituitary and act directly on tissues without involving a final gland or hormone?
Which two hormones are released by the anterior pituitary and act directly on tissues without involving a final gland or hormone?
Which hormone is responsible for governing sperm production in Sertoli cells in the testes?
Which hormone is responsible for governing sperm production in Sertoli cells in the testes?
Which hormone stimulates production of testosterone (T) from Leydig cells in the testes?
Which hormone stimulates production of testosterone (T) from Leydig cells in the testes?
Which hormone stimulates ova-containing follicles and secretion of estrogens in the ovary?
Which hormone stimulates ova-containing follicles and secretion of estrogens in the ovary?
Which hormone triggers the rupture of follicles, releasing the ovum in the ovary?
Which hormone triggers the rupture of follicles, releasing the ovum in the ovary?
Which hormone is known as the 'hormone of pregnancy' and prepares and maintains the uterus for pregnancy?
Which hormone is known as the 'hormone of pregnancy' and prepares and maintains the uterus for pregnancy?
Which hormone is responsible for thickening the uterine wall to support implantation of the ovum?
Which hormone is responsible for thickening the uterine wall to support implantation of the ovum?
When does ovulation occur?
When does ovulation occur?
During which phase is pregnancy possible?
During which phase is pregnancy possible?
Which system interactions are involved in ringdove courtship behavior?
Which system interactions are involved in ringdove courtship behavior?
Which hormone triggers the rupture of follicles during ovulation?
Which hormone triggers the rupture of follicles during ovulation?
What happens during the luteal phase?
What happens during the luteal phase?
When does the uterine lining shed?
When does the uterine lining shed?
Which systems interact to produce integrated behavior?
Which systems interact to produce integrated behavior?
What topics will be covered in Exam 1?
What topics will be covered in Exam 1?
OXT nasal spray increases positive attitudes towards those seen as similar.
OXT nasal spray increases positive attitudes towards those seen as similar.
OXT nasal spray decreases acceptance of 'outsiders'.
OXT nasal spray decreases acceptance of 'outsiders'.
OXY increases the likelihood of lying when beneficial to in-group members.
OXY increases the likelihood of lying when beneficial to in-group members.
OXT levels in women are higher in distressed/insecure relationships.
OXT levels in women are higher in distressed/insecure relationships.
The anterior pituitary (AnP) has a more complex release mechanism compared to other glands.
The anterior pituitary (AnP) has a more complex release mechanism compared to other glands.
Hypothalamic releasing hormones are synthesized by neuroendocrine neurons in various hypothalamic nuclei.
Hypothalamic releasing hormones are synthesized by neuroendocrine neurons in various hypothalamic nuclei.
Tropic hormones released by the anterior pituitary reach endocrine glands throughout the body.
Tropic hormones released by the anterior pituitary reach endocrine glands throughout the body.
True or false: Hormone levels in the body are controlled by circadian clocks in the brain.
True or false: Hormone levels in the body are controlled by circadian clocks in the brain.
True or false: Hormones can interact with other hormones and change their effects.
True or false: Hormones can interact with other hormones and change their effects.
True or false: Hormones can affect any cell in the body, regardless of whether it has a receptor protein for that hormone.
True or false: Hormones can affect any cell in the body, regardless of whether it has a receptor protein for that hormone.
True or false: Negative feedback control mechanisms regulate the secretion of hormones.
True or false: Negative feedback control mechanisms regulate the secretion of hormones.
True or false: The posterior pituitary gland stores and releases only two hormones.
True or false: The posterior pituitary gland stores and releases only two hormones.
True or false: Oxytocin is important for reproductive and parenting behavior.
True or false: Oxytocin is important for reproductive and parenting behavior.
True or false: Oxytocin is released during orgasm in both men and women and plays a role in pair bond formation.
True or false: Oxytocin is released during orgasm in both men and women and plays a role in pair bond formation.
Estrogen levels increase over time
Estrogen levels increase over time
Ovulation is triggered by LH
Ovulation is triggered by LH
Pregnancy can only occur during ovulation
Pregnancy can only occur during ovulation
The corpus luteum secretes progesterone
The corpus luteum secretes progesterone
The uterine wall thickens to support implantation of the ovum
The uterine wall thickens to support implantation of the ovum
Menses is when the uterine lining is shed
Menses is when the uterine lining is shed
Ringdove courtship behavior involves four types of system interactions
Ringdove courtship behavior involves four types of system interactions
Neural to neural system interaction is involved in ringdove courtship behavior
Neural to neural system interaction is involved in ringdove courtship behavior
Endocrine to neural system interaction is involved in ringdove courtship behavior
Endocrine to neural system interaction is involved in ringdove courtship behavior
True or false: Glands are organs that secrete substances for use in the body and discharge into the surroundings?
True or false: Glands are organs that secrete substances for use in the body and discharge into the surroundings?
True or false: Exocrine glands secrete fluid outside the body, such as sweat, saliva, milk, and tears?
True or false: Exocrine glands secrete fluid outside the body, such as sweat, saliva, milk, and tears?
True or false: Hormones act instantaneously, rather than gradually?
True or false: Hormones act instantaneously, rather than gradually?
True or false: One hormone can have an effect on multiple behaviors, and one behavior can be affected by several hormones?
True or false: One hormone can have an effect on multiple behaviors, and one behavior can be affected by several hormones?
True or false: Hormones often have a continuous secretion pattern, rather than a pulsatile one?
True or false: Hormones often have a continuous secretion pattern, rather than a pulsatile one?
True or false: Pheromones are hormones used to communicate between individuals of the same species and are released into the environment?
True or false: Pheromones are hormones used to communicate between individuals of the same species and are released into the environment?
True or false: The relationship between behavior and hormones is unidirectional, with hormones solely influencing behavior?
True or false: The relationship between behavior and hormones is unidirectional, with hormones solely influencing behavior?
What are the four types of system interactions involved in ringdove courtship behavior?
What are the four types of system interactions involved in ringdove courtship behavior?
What topics will be covered in Exam 1?
What topics will be covered in Exam 1?
When is Exam 1?
When is Exam 1?
When is the due date for PRA2?
When is the due date for PRA2?
What systems interact to produce integrated behavior?
What systems interact to produce integrated behavior?
When will the exam grades be posted?
When will the exam grades be posted?
When are the final make-ups?
When are the final make-ups?
When is the next quiz?
When is the next quiz?
What is the term for chemicals released by one species to affect the behavior of another species?
What is the term for chemicals released by one species to affect the behavior of another species?
What is the role of OXT nasal spray in humans?
What is the role of OXT nasal spray in humans?
What are the three structures involved in the multi-stage hormone release process of the anterior pituitary?
What are the three structures involved in the multi-stage hormone release process of the anterior pituitary?
How does hormone release via the anterior pituitary differ from other glands?
How does hormone release via the anterior pituitary differ from other glands?
What are the six hormones released by the anterior pituitary?
What are the six hormones released by the anterior pituitary?
What is the function of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis?
What is the function of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis?
What are the two gonadotropins released by the anterior pituitary?
What are the two gonadotropins released by the anterior pituitary?
What are the main functions of gonadotropins in the gonads?
What are the main functions of gonadotropins in the gonads?
What is the function of the pituitary gland?
What is the function of the pituitary gland?
What are the two hormones released by the posterior pituitary?
What are the two hormones released by the posterior pituitary?
What is the role of oxytocin (OXT) in reproductive and parenting behavior?
What is the role of oxytocin (OXT) in reproductive and parenting behavior?
How does oxytocin (OXT) contribute to attachment bond formation?
How does oxytocin (OXT) contribute to attachment bond formation?
What is the role of oxytocin (OXT) in bond formation?
What is the role of oxytocin (OXT) in bond formation?
What is the difference in oxytocin receptor expression between female prairie voles (PVs) and female meadow voles (MVs)?
What is the difference in oxytocin receptor expression between female prairie voles (PVs) and female meadow voles (MVs)?
How does arginine vasopressin (AVP) contribute to pair-bond functions in males?
How does arginine vasopressin (AVP) contribute to pair-bond functions in males?
What are endocrine glands and how do they differ from exocrine glands?
What are endocrine glands and how do they differ from exocrine glands?
What are the different forms of chemical communication?
What are the different forms of chemical communication?
What are the general principles of hormone function?
What are the general principles of hormone function?
What is volume transmission and how does it differ from synaptic transmission?
What is volume transmission and how does it differ from synaptic transmission?
What are pheromones and allomones?
What are pheromones and allomones?
What is the role of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis?
What is the role of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis?
How do hormones act on target tissues?
How do hormones act on target tissues?
Endocrine glands release ______ within the body
Endocrine glands release ______ within the body
Exocrine glands secrete fluid ______ the body
Exocrine glands secrete fluid ______ the body
Hormones act by changing the probability or ______ of a behavior
Hormones act by changing the probability or ______ of a behavior
One hormone may have effect ______ behaviors, and one behavior can be affected by several hormones
One hormone may have effect ______ behaviors, and one behavior can be affected by several hormones
Hormones often have a ______ secretion pattern
Hormones often have a ______ secretion pattern
A hormone is released into the bloodstream to act on ______ tissues
A hormone is released into the bloodstream to act on ______ tissues
Pheromones are hormones used to communicate between individuals of the ______ species
Pheromones are hormones used to communicate between individuals of the ______ species
OXT nasal spray increases positive attitudes towards those seen as similar, but decreases ______ of 'outsiders'.
OXT nasal spray increases positive attitudes towards those seen as similar, but decreases ______ of 'outsiders'.
OXT levels in women in ______ relationships are higher.
OXT levels in women in ______ relationships are higher.
The anterior pituitary (AnP) has a more complex, but versatile ______.
The anterior pituitary (AnP) has a more complex, but versatile ______.
Hormone release via the AnP is much more ______.
Hormone release via the AnP is much more ______.
The hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid (HPT) axis involves the release of thyroid releasing hormone (______) from the hypothalamus.
The hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid (HPT) axis involves the release of thyroid releasing hormone (______) from the hypothalamus.
FSH stimulates ova-containing follicles and secretion of estrogens in the ______.
FSH stimulates ova-containing follicles and secretion of estrogens in the ______.
The hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis involves the release of gonadotropin releasing hormone (______) from the hypothalamus.
The hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis involves the release of gonadotropin releasing hormone (______) from the hypothalamus.
Estrogen levels increase over time ________
Estrogen levels increase over time ________
Ovulation – follicles rupture (triggered by LH), releasing ________
Ovulation – follicles rupture (triggered by LH), releasing ________
Only time you can pregnancy can occur* ________
Only time you can pregnancy can occur* ________
Luteal phase – corpus luteum secretes progesterone, uterine wall thickens to support implantation of the ________, pregnancy
Luteal phase – corpus luteum secretes progesterone, uterine wall thickens to support implantation of the ________, pregnancy
Menses/menstruation – uterine lining is ________
Menses/menstruation – uterine lining is ________
Hormonal and neural systems interact to produce integrated behavior Ringdove courtship behavior shows four types of system interactions Neural to ________
Hormonal and neural systems interact to produce integrated behavior Ringdove courtship behavior shows four types of system interactions Neural to ________
Neural to ________
Neural to ________
________ to endocrine
________ to endocrine
Endocrine to ________
Endocrine to ________
Negative feedback mechanisms regulate the secretion of hormones. The system's output feeds back and directly inhibits further ______.
Negative feedback mechanisms regulate the secretion of hormones. The system's output feeds back and directly inhibits further ______.
The pituitary gland is the body's 'primary' gland that releases important hormones and regulates other ______.
The pituitary gland is the body's 'primary' gland that releases important hormones and regulates other ______.
The posterior pituitary (PP) stores and releases only two hormones: Oxytocin (OXT) and ______.
The posterior pituitary (PP) stores and releases only two hormones: Oxytocin (OXT) and ______.
Oxytocin (OXT) is important for reproductive and parenting behavior and is often referred to as the 'love ______'.
Oxytocin (OXT) is important for reproductive and parenting behavior and is often referred to as the 'love ______'.
Oxytocin (OXT) is released during orgasm in both men and women, which contributes to the formation of ______ bonds.
Oxytocin (OXT) is released during orgasm in both men and women, which contributes to the formation of ______ bonds.
Pair-bonds are durable and exclusive relationships between two individuals, and oxytocin (OXT) facilitates pair-bond formation in female ______.
Pair-bonds are durable and exclusive relationships between two individuals, and oxytocin (OXT) facilitates pair-bond formation in female ______.
The hormone vasopressin (AVP) plays a role in pair-bond functions in ______.
The hormone vasopressin (AVP) plays a role in pair-bond functions in ______.
Flashcards
Allomone
Allomone
Chemicals released by one species to affect the behavior of another species.
Hormones
Hormones
Signaling molecules that travel via the bloodstream and act on target tissues.
Synaptic Communication
Synaptic Communication
Communication involving chemical release and diffusion across a synapse.
Pheromone
Pheromone
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Endocrine Communication
Endocrine Communication
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Anterior Pituitary Gland
Anterior Pituitary Gland
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Posterior Pituitary Gland
Posterior Pituitary Gland
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Oxytocin (OXT)
Oxytocin (OXT)
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Oxytocin (OXT)
Oxytocin (OXT)
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Oxytocin (OXT)
Oxytocin (OXT)
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Prairie Voles (PV)
Prairie Voles (PV)
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Oxytocin (OXT)
Oxytocin (OXT)
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Prolactin
Prolactin
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Prolactin and Growth Hormone (GH)
Prolactin and Growth Hormone (GH)
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Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
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Luteinizing hormone (LH)
Luteinizing hormone (LH)
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Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
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Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
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Progesterone
Progesterone
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Progesterone
Progesterone
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Ovulation
Ovulation
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Ovulation Phase
Ovulation Phase
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Neural to Neural Interactions
Neural to Neural Interactions
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Luteal Phase
Luteal Phase
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Menses
Menses
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Circadian Clocks
Circadian Clocks
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Hormonal Interactions
Hormonal Interactions
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Hormone Receptor Specificity
Hormone Receptor Specificity
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Negative Feedback Control
Negative Feedback Control
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