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Hormones
The document discusses the role of melatonin in regulating circadian rhythms and its impact on human behavior, particularly in situations where these rhythms are disrupted. It also briefly mentions the hormones adrenaline, testosterone, and estrogen, suggesting a focus on their roles in the body and their behavioral influences. Overall, it highlights the significance of hormonal balance in maintaining health and well-being.
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Hormones
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- 4. Melatonin The hormone ofdarkness
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- 8. Any situation wherethe circadian rhythm is disturbed due to biological or environmental factors, it can affect levels of melatonin, thus having affects on human behavior.
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- 12. 1. In general,what is the role of the hormone in the body? 2. How does the hormone influence human behavior? Testosterone & Estrogen Task 1
Editor's Notes
- #2 Various roles: Antioxident Interaction with immune system Dreaming (high levels increase REM sleep) Autism (may have lower levels) Most important function is regulating the sleep-wake cycle
- #3 Various roles: Antioxident Interaction with immune system Dreaming (high levels increase REM sleep) Autism (may have lower levels) Most important function is regulating the sleep-wake cycle
- #6 circadian rhythm Production of melatonin is inhibited by light and permitted by darkness Serotonin is converted to melatonin People in high latitudes where daylight is minimal need artificial lighting OR
- #7 seasonal affective disorder A form of depression (winter depression) Lack of energy & concentration Withdrawal from family & friends
- #8 alteration to circadian rhythm Body clock out of sync not linked to length of flight but east-west distance travelled Fatigue, irritability, mild depression
- #10 produced by the adrenal glands during high stress or exciting situations. This powerful hormone is part of the human body's acute stress response system, also called the "fight or flight" response.
- #11 It works by stimulating the heart rate, contracting blood vessels, and dilating air passages, all of which work to increase blood flow to the muscles and oxygen to the lungs.