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AP Psychology - Biological Psychology

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1. Endocrine system
A chemical communication system that secretes hormones into the bloodstream.
2. Central nervous system
A system composed of all the nerves in the brain and spinal cord.
3. Peripheral nervous system
Composed of all the nerves running throughout the body, excluding the brain and spinal cord.
4. Autonomic nervous system
A system that controls the glands and the muscles of internal organs.
5. Somatic nervous system
A system that enables control of skeletal muscles.
6. Temporal lobe
Section of the cerebral cortex involved in auditory processes.
7. Wernicke’s area
Section of the temporal lobe responsible for language comprehension and expression.
8. Occipital lobe
Section of the cerebral cortex involved in processing visual information.
9. Parietal lobe
Section of the cerebral cortex involved in processing sensory input.
10. Frontal lobe
Section of the cerebral cortex involved in executive decision making.
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Endocrine system A chemical communication system that secretes hormones into the bloodstream. This system manufactures and secretes chemicals, called hormones, which influence one’s interest in sex, food, and aggression. (Drugs and rock and roll are regulated elsewhere.) This system is slow: hormones need several seconds to move from their glands to the target tissues.
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