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PSYC 360 Unit 3 Crossword (Extra Credit)

Across
___ effects are long-lasting effects of hormones that occur during "sensitive periods" of development
___ nervosa is an eating disorder in which people alternate between binges of overeating and periods of strict dieting
(abbreviation) Released by the anterior pituitary, this hormone promotes the growth of a follicle in the ovary
"___" refers to the adaptive way in which the body anticipates needs depending on the situation
This hormone limits meal size in two ways and is released after distension of the duodenum
___ thirst is caused by low blood volume
(abbreviation) A condition in which the adrenal glands secrete more testosterone than usual
The energy used to maintain a constant body temperature while at rest
This term is used to refer to an individual whose sexual development is intermediate
A single value that the body works to maintain
(abbreviation) The ___ gene causes the undifferentiated gonads to develop into testes
The response you make to a sudden stimulus (e.g., a loud noise) is known as the ___ reflex
___ occurs when genes spread in a population because they make individuals more appealing to the opposite sex
The release and resynthesis of a neurotransmitter (can be gauged by measuring metabolites in body fluids)
The ___ nucleus of the hypothalamus is regarded as the "master area" for controlling appetite
Hormones that are more abundant in males (e.g., testosterone)
Down
___ effects are temporary effects that continue only while a hormone is present or shortly beyond
A pancreatic hormone that enables glucose to enter the cells
The stomach releases ___ during a period of food deprivation, which stimulates hunger
The primary components of the immune system (commonly known as "white blood cells")
(abbreviation) The ___ axis consists of the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and adrenal cortex
___ nervosa is an eating disorder in which the individual severely restricts food intake, resulting in very low body weight
___ thirst is caused by high solute concentration outside cells
___ animals depend on external sources for body heat instead of generating it themselves
Valium and Xanax are two examples of a class of anti-anxiety drugs known as ___
A hormone that enables the kidneys to conserve water. It also plays a role in parental behavior.
Research suggests that female sexual interest peaks during the ___ period of the menstrual cycle
A rat will eat enormous meals if the ___ nucleus of the hypothalamus has been damaged or inhibited
A hormone secreted by the adrenal glands that increases blood glucose, providing the body with extra energy
People with Urbach-Wiethe disease accumulate calcium in the ___ until it wastes away
The forebrain areas surrounding the thalamus that have traditionally been regarded as critical for emotion
"___" refers to the tendency to maintain a variable (such as temperature) within a fixed range
Produced by your fat cells, this hormone signals your brain about your fat reserves
Hormones that are more abundant in females (e.g., estradiol)