BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR
THE NERVOUS AND ENDOCRINE SYSTEMS
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Produces many Hormones and is called the ‘Master Gland’ because the hormones act on other glands
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Produces Thyroxine which is involved in regulating rate of metabolism, heart rate and temperature
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Produces Adrenaline which is used in the bodies ‘fight or flight’ response
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Produces Insulin which is used to regulate blood Glucose level
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Produces Oestrogen/Testosterone
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Detailed explanation-1: -Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas by special cells, called beta cells. The pancreas is below and behind the stomach. Insulin is needed to move blood sugar (glucose) into cells.
Detailed explanation-2: -Glucagon. Glucagon is a hormone that works with other hormones and bodily functions to control glucose levels in the blood. It comes from alpha cells found in the pancreas and is closely related to insulin-secreting beta cells, making it a crucial component that keeps the body’s blood glucose levels stable.
Detailed explanation-3: -The pancreas has key roles in maintaining normal blood glucose levels by producing and releasing insulin and glucagon.
Detailed explanation-4: -Regulation of blood glucose is largely done through the endocrine hormones of the pancreas, a beautiful balance of hormones achieved through a negative feedback loop. The main hormones of the pancreas that affect blood glucose include insulin, glucagon, somatostatin, and amylin.
Detailed explanation-5: -When blood glucose levels rise, beta cells in the pancreas normally make the hormone insulin.