hormones - ap psych

insulin

regulates the amount of glucose in the blood

orexin

regulates arousal, wakefulness, and appetite

dopamine

GABA

produces a calming effect

cortisol

manages stress and danger

melatonin

regulation of energy metabolism and glucose homeostasis

oxytocin

associated with trust, sexual arousal and relationship building

norepinephrine

Increases alertness, arousal and attention

epinephrine

plays an important role in your body's fight-or-flight response

peptide yy

reduces appetite

endorphins

alleviate pain, lower stress, improve mood, and enhance your sense of well-being

serotonin

regulates sleep, mood, appetite, and body temperature

thyroxine

metabolism, heart and muscle function, brain development, and maintenance of bones

glutamate

important for learning and memory

testosterone

stimulates the development of male reproductive organs

acetylcholine

learning, memory

estrogen

contributes to female sex characteristics

adrenaline

“fight or flight” response

obestatin

reduces apetite

growth hormones

stimulates physical development