Psychology 2075 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Y Chromosome, Inguinal Hernia, Endocrine Disruptor

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2075
• Professor: Stephen Ferguson

Document Summary

Males and females anatomies from single cell, fertilized cegg varies in (xx) or sex hormones. Prenatal period time from conception to birth prenatal sexual differentiation many structural changes before birth. Hormones chemical substances secreted by endocrine glands into bloodstream rapid effects all over body. Testosterone hormone by testes & pituitary gland in male (& female low levels) androgrens group of male sex. Stimulates secondary sex traits (beard growth), maintains genitals, sperm production, bone and muscle growth. Progesterone female sex hormone by ovaries estrogens group of female. Hypothalamus small brain region important in regulating body functions (eating, drinking, sex) including sex hormones and pituitary gland. Pituitary gland (master gland) small endocrine gland located on lower side of brain below hypothalamus to regulate levels of sex hormones (testes & ovaries: 3 lobes anterior interacts with gonads, intermediary, posterior. Follicle-stimulating hormone (fsh) secreted by pituitary stimulates follicle development in female and sperm production males.