gene development

Question 1

what are epigenetic changes

Answer 1

alter the expression of genes which affect the development of the brain.

Question 2

can epigenetic effects be inherited

Answer 2

yes

Question 3

what hormone is produced when they body is stressed

Answer 3

cortisol

Question 4

what secretes cortisol

Answer 4

adrenal glands on the kidneys

Question 5

what is cortisol production controlled by

Answer 5

hippocampus

Question 6

what does the hippocampus due in response to stress

Answer 6

• release cortisol
• sends impulse to hypothalamus for more hormone production

Question 7

what does the hypothalamus produce when stressed

Answer 7

• corticotrophin-releasing hormone
• arginine vasopressin