The Chemical Messengers of the Endocrine System Are Called

question 82

Multiple Choice

The chemical messengers of the endocrine system are called

• A) neurotransmitters.
• B) hormones.
• C) agonists.
• D) genes.

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Definitions:

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in regulating mood, sleep, learning, and movement, often associated with the pleasure and reward system.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter involved in the body's response to stress and regulation of mood, attention, and arousal.

Evolutionary View

A perspective in psychology (and other sciences) that seeks to explain traits, behaviors, and mental processes as adaptations that have evolved to solve recurrent problems faced by ancestral humans.

Phobias

Intense, irrational fears of specific objects, situations, or activities that result in severe anxiety and avoidance behaviors.