Hormones

the communication system that releases hormones to affect thoughts and behavior and actions

chemical substances released into the bloodstream by endocrine glands and travel through the bloodstream to targeted tissues which are influenced by hormones

masculanize the brain

a type of androgen

associated with dominance in adults

the love hormone- universal mammal bonding with mother (immediate)

more important in first mothers

promotes BONDING and TRUST

stress hormone--> released by adrenal glands

highest levels in the AM