PSYC 2000 Chapter : 22 Ch8 Prenatal And Infancy Class
Document Summary
Oxytocin (ot)- targets development of the uterus and breasts: released by stretching of the uterus during labor, adh- decreases the urine volume and raises blood pressure. Pineal gland: secrete melatonin- your biological clock. Thyroid gland: t3- increases bmr (basal metabolic rate), stimulate synthesis of proteins, accelerates body growth, and fluid balance. Parathyroid: pth- increase blood calcium and magnesium levels. Adrenal gland (on top of kidneys: epinephrine- produces effects that mimic the sympathetic ans. Pancreas**: beta- lower blood glucose, alpha- raise blood glucose, f- inhibit the secretion of digestive enzymes and secretin, delta- inhibit the secretion of insulin. Ovaries and testes: estrogen- regulate menstrual cycle, prepare mammary glands for lactation which helps maintain female characteristics, testosterone- male secondary characteristics. Supplemental instruction: progesterone- same as estrogen, relaxin- increase the flexibility of the pubic symphysis. Gi tract: gastrin- secretion of gastric juices, gip- release of insulin from the pancreas, secretin- secretion of pancreatic juice and bile, cck- feeling of fullness.
