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Biopsychology
Endocrine System
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Endocrine
System
Collection of
glands
that regulate bodily functions, growth and psychological factors using
hormones
Pituitary Gland
Releases
ACTH
Production of Cortisol and adrenal gland stimulation
Controls release of other hormones via negative feedback
Hypothalamus
Releases
CRH
Links
NS
to
endocrine
system
Stress
levels
Pineal Gland
Produces
Melatonin
Used in the
circadium
rhythm, regulating
sleep
and day/night rhythm
Thyroid Gland
Releases
Thyroxine
Modulates
metabolism
Thymus Gland
Releases
Thymosin
Stimulating development of
T-cells
Pancreas
Releases
Insulin
and
Glucagon
Regulates
blood sugar
levels
Adrenal Glands
Releases
Adrenaline
Regulates fight
or
flight response
Ovaries
Releases
Oestrogen
Develops secondary
sexual
characteristics in
females
Testicles
Releases
Testosterone
Develops secondary
sexual
characteristics in
males