A couple examples include human growth hormone and follicle stimulating hormone. Human growth hormone regulates the growth and metabolism of the body. Follicle stimulating hormone stimulates the production of sperm in the body. b. Identify the following.
According to Nevid (2008) in his book, Psychology: Concepts and Applications, the biggest argument related to gender identity is the nature versus nurture, the role played by hereditary and environmental factors as well as their relationship to gender identity. In addition, there is evidence that hormones have an effect, and plays a pivotal role in determining one’s gender. This paper will discuss gender identity, the interaction of hormones and behavior and examine the biological, psychological and environmental aspects and influences on sexual differentiation. ** Hormones are the chemical messengers that produced in different glands and are in general responsible for the body to function on the proper chemical level. As needed hormones are secreted to the site of action to allow certain biological activity to take
GENDER IDENTITY 01 Gender Identity Jessie Stolberg PSY/265 Jori Reijonen, Ph.D GENDER IDENTITY 02 Gender identity is a person's belief that they are male or female, and is an important aspect of self-concepts. According to studies, there are many factors that help determine gender identity. Personal experiences throughout life are important as they play a part in shaping our future and determining the gender we should be associated with. Biological factors have a big part in the shaping of the physical development of children. An example of this are the distinct sexual organs that children are born with to associate them anatomically with a gender.
Studies believe that sex refers to the genitals, musculature, body shapes and hormones. Furthermore, we could also imply that sex is culturally constructed; essentially any form of phenomenon constructed can vary from culture to culture. Sex is believed to be the natural bodies, which can be divided into sexes without culture. Therefore, sex doesn’t genuinely dictate gender, but gender itself is the main cause why it is possible for biologist/scientist to identify a person’s sex. Gender is socially constructed, which doesn’t necessarily signify that females and males are the same nor does their culture makes them different.
Homeostatic Imbalance/Unit 8 Assignment William Thornbury Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology SC121 Instructor: Eric D. Steelman, DHSc(c), MPH, MS, RLATG 10/17/14 Homeostatic Imbalance The endocrine system helps regulate and maintain various body functions by synthesizing (making) and releasing hormones, chemical messengers. The major areas of control and integration include responses to stress and injury, growth and development, absorption of nutrients, energy metabolism, water and electrolyte balance, reproduction, birth, and lactation. The endocrine system is composed of glands that release their hormones directly into the bloodstream for chemical signaling of target cells. Typically, the body synthesizes hormones in one part and transports it to another through the bloodstream or lymph. Endocrine glands have a rich blood supply through which hormones travel to reach their target organs.
The endocrine system is very active and is connected to most of the other main systems of the body. The production of hormones and the regulation of them are performed by the endocrine system. Hormones are chemical “couriers” inside the body which are able to generate particular reactions in cells or organs throughout a number of conflicting systems. This allows the endocrine system to lead processes such as development, reproduction, and behavior along with other systems. Hormones are produced by the glands and a few organs spread in different places of the body.
Hypothalamus regulates the Pituitary Gland, by release of regulatory hormones -Negative feedback mechanism regulated How does the hypothalamus control the anterior pituitary? Hypothalamus produces Regulatory Hormones that are release by hypothalamic neurons into Portal Veins that descend into the Anterior Pituitary casueing it to either to release hormones or inhibit hormone release What is the hypophyseal portal system and why is it important? An extensive capillary network that surround endocrine cells of the Anterior Pituitary, provides an entry point into the blood stream for hormones secreted by the Anterior
Gender roles are the behaviours that society teach us as appropriate for boys and girls. These are based on gender stereotypes, which are “assumptions made about the characteristics of each gender, such as physical appearance, physical abilities, attitudes, interests or occupations.” (Gooden and Gooden, 2001). This essay will define and discuss gender and its significance throughout early childhood. Gender socialisation will be related to throughout this discussion as the effects of the family, the school, the media and the peer group on gender socialisation will also be looked at. To conclude the essay, statistics and studies will be discussed with relation to gender role socialisation.
Cross Cultural Studies of Gender Roles Cross cultural studies are important as they help us to explain the nature / nurture debate. The nature side of the gender argument focuses on the biological explanations of gender roles stating that gender differences result from innate differences between males and females. The nurture side of the argument, on the other hand, focuses on social explanations stating gender differences result from our life experiences as we grow up. There is also an interactionist approach which is often more realistic as it takes both of these factors into account stating that gender differences are caused by innate tendencies which are modified by environmental factors, e.g. The biosocial theory.
Polytechnic University of the Philippines College of Accountancy and Finance Sta. Mesa, Manila A partial requirement in the subject Biological Science Submitted by: Raymart Boseta Angel Santiago Roan Tabinas Marigold Buensalida Cherry Soliven Submitted to: Prof. Gary Lirio Endocrine System * A collection of glands that produces hormones * Functions in metabolism, fluid balance, growth and reproduction The endocrine system is the system of glands, each of which secretes different types of hormones directly into the bloodstream (some of which are transported along nerve tracts to maintain homeostasis. The endocrine system is in contrast to the exocrine system, which secretes its chemicals using ducts. The word endocrine derives from the Greek words "endo" meaning inside, within, and "crinis" for secrete. The endocrine system is an information signal system like the nervous system, yet its effects and mechanism are classifiably different.