HD 101 Lecture 30: HD 101 Exam Three Study Guide
16 Jun 2016
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Puberty: physical changes that make an individual capable of reproduction. Hypothalamus: a region of the forebrain below the thalamus that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems, and involved in sleep and emotional activity. Endocrine system: of, relating to, or denoting glands that secrete hormones or other products directly into the blood: the endocrine system. Pituitary gland: a pea-sized body attached to the base of the brain, the pituitary is important in controlling growth and development and the functioning of the other endocrine glands. Human growth hormone: the naturally occurring growth hormone of humans or a genetically engineered form that is used to treat children with growth hormone deficiencies and has been used especially by athletes to increase muscle mass. Gonadotropins: any of a group of hormones secreted by the pituitary that stimulate the activity of the gonads. Early developers=lower self-esteem, poorer body image (heavier)
