Systems
This system consists of the brain and spinal cord
What is the central nervous system?
This system is responsible for "fight" or "flight".
What is the sympathetic nervous system.
What is the endocrine system?
This is a chemical secreted into the blood by a gland.
What is a hormone?
Family, twin and adoption studies are designed to determine the effect of WHAT on human behavior?
What is genetics?
Nerves outside of the skull and spine comprise this system
What is the peripheral nervous system?
Pedro is chill. His heart rate is slow. This is likely because of which system within the ANS?
What is the parasympathetic nervous system?
This "master gland" produces growth hormones.
What is the pituitary gland?
This hormone, when released into the blood stream, causes an increase in blood sugar.
What is cortisol?
What are family studies?
This part of the PNS carries sensory information from your eyes to your brain.
What is the somatic system?
You come home one night to find a T-rex in your house. Which system within your ANS is triggered?
What is the sympathetic nervous system?
The pituitary gland, which triggers other endocrine glands, is located beneath which brain structure?
What is the hypothalamus?
Hormones are transported through this.
What is the bloodstream?
These studies isolate both genetics and experience on specific traits?
What are adoption studies?
This part of the PNS controls the glands and the muscles of the internal organs.
What is the autonomic nervous system?
These nerves receive information.
What are afferent nerves?
What gland is responsible for digestion and blood sugar?
What is the pancreas?
Known as the love of cuddle hormone, this hormone is secreted by the pituitary gland.
What is oxytocin?
This process causes species to change over time in response to environmental pressures or competition.
What is natural selection?
This division of the ANS gets the body mobilized for stressful situations.
What is the sympathetic nervous system?
These nerves carry out the instructions.
What are efferent nerves?
This gland regulates sleep-wake cycles and circadian rhythms.
What is the pineal gland?
This hormone, also known as adrenaline, helps the body respond to dangerous situations.
What is epinephrine?
(also norepinephrine)
A specific characteristic or trait of an organism that enhances its ability to survive and reproduce in its environment is called.
What is an adaptation?