UNIT 2 AND 3 P

comprised of hormone-producing organs that have one of the largest impacts on our long-term development, mood, and behavior

are chemicals created and released by organs that travel throughoutthe bloodstream and impact feelings, perception, development, sexuality, etc.

tend to raise dopamine levels, aggression, make productive effort ‘feel good,’ increase muscle mass, and reduce body fat

tend to increase serotonin levels, compassion, makeemotions ‘feel good’, protects against bone loss, and increase body fat

located in the neck, this organ controls hormones that boost or reduce metabolism (consumption of energy)

below the lungs, it releases insulin to manage glucose levels and manage energy

above the kidneys, they release adrenaline in fight or flight situations

release testosterone and estrogen—sex hormonesthat impact sexual behavior, muscle, body fat, aggression, and more

the ‘master gland’ in our brain that regulates general hormonal production, including growth hormone, sex hormones, and others

facilitation of communication between the brain and body through spinal cord fluids