Psych: Chap 3.4 hormones and systems
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endocrine system
network of glands that release hormones into the bloodstream
hormones
molecules that influence particular organs. Also outlast neurons
pituitary gland
controls other glands in the body
adrenal glands
like kidneys, releases adrenaline and cortisol during states of emotion arousal. Manufacture hormones and cortisol.
central nervous system
brain and spinal chord
peripheral nervous system
nerves in the body that the body that extend outside the central nervous system
two specific systems in the peripheral nervous system
somatic and automatic
somatic
voluntary movement
automatic
involuntary movement
three systems in automatic
sympathetic n.s., parasympathetic n.s., enteric n.s.
sympathetic n.s
active during arousal
parasympathetic n.s.
active during rest
enteric n.s.
gastrointestinal tract