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Which gland is directly connected to the hypothalamus via the pituitary stalk?
Which gland is directly connected to the hypothalamus via the pituitary stalk?
- The anterior pituitary
- The pituitary gland
- The posterior pituitary (correct)
- The hypothalamus
Which hormone is known as the 'love hormone'?
Which hormone is known as the 'love hormone'?
- Serotonin
- Arginine vasopressin
- Oxytocin (correct)
- Adrenaline
Which hormone is responsible for triggering the milk letdown reflex in mammary glands?
Which hormone is responsible for triggering the milk letdown reflex in mammary glands?
- Serotonin
- Adrenaline
- Oxytocin (correct)
- Arginine vasopressin
Which hormone is released upon skin-to-skin touch between a baby and its mother?
Which hormone is released upon skin-to-skin touch between a baby and its mother?
Which hormone is released during orgasm in both men and women?
Which hormone is released during orgasm in both men and women?
Which hormone is involved in the formation of pair bonds in prairie voles?
Which hormone is involved in the formation of pair bonds in prairie voles?
Which hormone increases affiliation for the familiar?
Which hormone increases affiliation for the familiar?
Which of the following is NOT an example of an endocrine gland?
Which of the following is NOT an example of an endocrine gland?
What is the main mode of chemical communication for hormones?
What is the main mode of chemical communication for hormones?
Which of the following is NOT a general principle of hormone function?
Which of the following is NOT a general principle of hormone function?
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 of the following is NOT a form of chemical communication?
Which of the following is NOT a form of chemical communication?
What is the term for a receptor on a neuron that detects neurotransmitters it has released to monitor its own activity?
What is the term for a receptor on a neuron that detects neurotransmitters it has released to monitor its own activity?
Which of the following is an example of an exocrine gland?
Which of the following is an example of an exocrine gland?
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating milk production in females and is involved in parental behavior?
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating milk production in females and is involved in parental behavior?
Which hormone influences growth, mostly during sleep?
Which hormone influences growth, mostly during sleep?
Which two hormones are released by the anterior pituitary and act directly on tissue without involving a final gland/hormone?
Which two hormones are released by the anterior pituitary and act directly on tissue without involving a final gland/hormone?
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 triggers the rupture of follicles in the ovary, releasing the ovum?
Which hormone triggers the rupture of follicles in the ovary, releasing the ovum?
Which hormone promotes the development of female secondary sex characteristics?
Which hormone promotes the development of female secondary sex characteristics?
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?
During ovulation, which hormone triggers the rupture of follicles and release of the ovum?
During ovulation, which hormone triggers the rupture of follicles and release of the ovum?
When does pregnancy have the highest chance of occurring?
When does pregnancy have the highest chance of occurring?
What happens during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle?
What happens during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle?
What is the purpose of the uterine wall thickening during the luteal phase?
What is the purpose of the uterine wall thickening during the luteal phase?
What happens during menstruation?
What happens during menstruation?
Which type of system interaction is involved in ringdove courtship behavior?
Which type of system interaction is involved in ringdove courtship behavior?
Which system interaction involves the communication between the nervous and endocrine systems?
Which system interaction involves the communication between the nervous and endocrine systems?
Which system interaction involves the communication between endocrine glands?
Which system interaction involves the communication between endocrine glands?
Which system interaction involves the communication from endocrine glands to the nervous system?
Which system interaction involves the communication from endocrine glands to the nervous system?
True or false: Endocrine glands release hormones outside of the body.
True or false: Endocrine glands release hormones outside of the body.
True or false: Autocrine communication involves a released chemical acting on the releasing cell.
True or false: Autocrine communication involves a released chemical acting on the releasing cell.
True or false: Pheromones are hormones used to communicate between individuals of different species.
True or false: Pheromones are hormones used to communicate between individuals of different species.
True or false: Hormones always act instantaneously.
True or false: Hormones always act instantaneously.
True or false: One hormone can only affect one behavior, and one behavior can only be affected by one hormone.
True or false: One hormone can only affect one behavior, and one behavior can only be affected by one hormone.
True or false: Hormones are only secreted in a continuous pattern.
True or false: Hormones are only secreted in a continuous pattern.
True or false: Chemical communication through diffusion across a synapse is known as autoreceptor communication.
True or false: Chemical communication through diffusion across a synapse is known as autoreceptor communication.
True or false: Hormones can only affect cells with a receptor protein for that hormone.
True or false: Hormones can only affect cells with a receptor protein for that hormone.
True or false: Negative feedback is a feedback control mechanism that stimulates further secretion of hormones.
True or false: Negative feedback is a feedback control mechanism that stimulates further secretion of hormones.
True or false: The posterior pituitary stores and releases multiple hormones.
True or false: The posterior pituitary stores and releases multiple hormones.
True or false: Oxytocin is primarily involved in reproductive and parenting behavior.
True or false: Oxytocin is primarily involved in reproductive and parenting behavior.
True or false: Oxytocin release from the posterior pituitary triggers the milk letdown reflex.
True or false: Oxytocin release from the posterior pituitary triggers the milk letdown reflex.
True or false: Oxytocin levels increase in both humans and dogs after a petting session.
True or false: Oxytocin levels increase in both humans and dogs after a petting session.
True or false: Oxytocin administration facilitates pair-bond formation in female prairie voles.
True or false: Oxytocin administration facilitates pair-bond formation in female prairie voles.
True or false: OXT nasal spray increases positive attitudes towards those seen as similar.
True or false: OXT nasal spray increases positive attitudes towards those seen as similar.
True or false: OXY increases the likelihood of lying when beneficial to in-group members.
True or false: OXY increases the likelihood of lying when beneficial to in-group members.
True or false: OXT levels in women in distressed/insecure relationships are decreased.
True or false: OXT levels in women in distressed/insecure relationships are decreased.
True or false: The anterior pituitary has a multi-stage hormone release process featuring 3 structures.
True or false: The anterior pituitary has a multi-stage hormone release process featuring 3 structures.
True or false: Hormone release via the anterior pituitary is less complex than via the hypothalamic-pituitary portal system.
True or false: Hormone release via the anterior pituitary is less complex than via the hypothalamic-pituitary portal system.
True or false: Each endocrine gland has receptors for all 6 hormones released by the anterior pituitary.
True or false: Each endocrine gland has receptors for all 6 hormones released by the anterior pituitary.
True or false: The Hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis is an example of an endocrine axis.
True or false: The Hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis is an example of an endocrine axis.
Estrogen levels increase over time
Estrogen levels increase over time
Ovulation can only occur when follicles rupture, releasing an ovum
Ovulation can only occur when follicles rupture, releasing an ovum
The luteal phase of the menstrual cycle is when the corpus luteum secretes progesterone and the uterine wall thickens to support implantation of the ovum
The luteal phase of the menstrual cycle is when the corpus luteum secretes progesterone and the uterine wall thickens to support implantation of the ovum
Menses/menstruation is when the uterine lining is shed
Menses/menstruation is when the uterine lining is shed
Ringdove courtship behavior shows four types of system interactions
Ringdove courtship behavior shows 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 endocrine system interaction is involved in ringdove courtship behavior
Endocrine to endocrine 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
Exam 1 covers Topics 1-6, with 2 topics de-emphasized
Exam 1 covers Topics 1-6, with 2 topics de-emphasized
How do hormones change throughout the day?
How do hormones change throughout the day?
What is the role of feedback control mechanisms in hormone secretion?
What is the role of feedback control mechanisms in hormone secretion?
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 in reproductive and parenting behavior?
What is the role of oxytocin in reproductive and parenting behavior?
How does oxytocin contribute to the formation of pair bonds?
How does oxytocin contribute to the formation of pair bonds?
What is the role of arginine vasopressin in pair-bond functions?
What is the role of arginine vasopressin in pair-bond functions?
What are the two main types of glands in the body?
What are the two main types of glands in the body?
What is the difference between endocrine glands and exocrine glands?
What is the difference between endocrine glands and exocrine glands?
What are the three forms of chemical communication?
What are the three forms of chemical communication?
What is the purpose of autocrine communication?
What is the purpose of autocrine communication?
What is the difference between paracrine and autocrine communication?
What is the difference between paracrine and autocrine communication?
What are pheromones and allomones used for?
What are pheromones and allomones used for?
What are the general principles of hormone function?
What are the general principles of hormone function?
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 does Exam 1 cover?
What topics does Exam 1 cover?
What is the purpose of the uterine wall thickening during the luteal phase?
What is the purpose of the uterine wall thickening during the luteal phase?
What happens during menstruation?
What happens during menstruation?
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating milk production in females and is involved in parental behavior?
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating milk production in females and is involved in parental behavior?
Which hormone is known as the 'love hormone'?
Which hormone is known as the 'love hormone'?
What hormone triggers the rupture of follicles in the ovary, releasing the ovum?
What hormone triggers the rupture of follicles in the ovary, releasing the ovum?
What hormone influences growth, mostly during sleep?
What hormone influences growth, mostly during sleep?
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?
What are the two main functions of gonadotropins in the gonads?
What are the two main functions of gonadotropins in the gonads?
What are the actions of FSH and LH in the testes?
What are the actions of FSH and LH in the testes?
What are the actions of FSH and LH in the ovary?
What are the actions of FSH and LH in the ovary?
What are the functions of estrogen and progesterone?
What are the functions of estrogen and progesterone?
What are the main phases of the menstrual cycle?
What are the main phases of the menstrual cycle?
What is the purpose of the uterine wall thickening during the luteal phase?
What is the purpose of the uterine wall thickening during the luteal phase?
What is the role of oxytocin in humans?
What is the role of oxytocin in humans?
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