Pheromones flashcard sets

SEARCH

No sets

There are no sets in this subject.

Get rid of ads on Quizlet

No groups found.

pheromones definitions
# Definition Sets
1external stimuli; like primary drive, affects sex drive in animals; indirect evidence suggests that humans secrete pheromones to promote sexual pheromones to promote sexual readiness in potential partners; in sweat glands of armpits and genitals11 sets
2odorless chemicals that serve as social signals to members of one's species10 sets
3chemicals used to attract other organisms5 sets
4chemicals released by mammals to stimulate the opposite sex3 sets
5carry messages between different individuals; attracts individuals of opposite sexes3 sets
6odor chemicals that communicate a message3 sets
7chemical odor signals given off by animals2 sets
8often considered a nonfunctional relic of human past; it animals, it provides information about another animals identity or status (i.e. stress); secreted by glands or in urine that has effects on other animals behavior; stimulates vomeronasal organ (vno); colorless molecules2 sets
9a class of chemicals secreted by animals that stimulate certain behaviors in other members of the species2 sets
10chemicals released that cause behavioral and physiological changes when detected by olfactory receptors; humans don't use these2 sets
11chemical signals released by organisms to communicate with other members of their species2 sets
12odor chemicals that communicate a message.2 sets
13chemical signals found in natural body scents2 sets
14chemical signals, usually detected by smell or taste, that regulate reproductive and social behaviours between animals2 sets
15the use ________ is an example of chemical communication2 sets
16odor molecules that communicate a message (often sexual interest)2 sets
17chemical signals released by organisms to communicate with other members of the species2 sets
18chemicals secreted from glands throughout body on initiation of sex2 sets
19chemical signals released by an individual that affects the physiology and behaviour of other individuals2 sets
20chemical signals that are especially common among mammals and insects and often relate to reproductive behavior2 sets
21secreted molecules into external environment (define territory..trail leading to food)1 set
22chemicals that communicate informationi to other organisms1 set
23the chemical signals some animals use to affect or attract other animals1 set
24chemical odor given off my animals; used to communicate1 set
25many insects communicate usproxy-connection: keep-alive cache-control: max-age=0 g cheproxy-connection: keep-alive cache-control: max-age=0 cal signals called1 set
26chemical signals emmited by animals1 set
27chemical that triggers a natural response in another member of the same species (food, sex, alarm, etc)1 set
28chemicals similar to hormones which also dramatically affect behaviour1 set
29chemicals secreted by animals that transmit signals-- usually to other animals of the same species.1 set
30chemicals produced by one animal that influence the behavior of another animal of the same species1 set
31a chemical substance released by an animal that serves to influence the physiology or behavior of other members of the same species.1 set
32chemicals used to communicte information ex: dogs produce pheromones and excrete them in their urine, social insects recognize others in their colony by the pheromones they produce. humans may be attracted to each other by the unconscious detection of pheromones1 set
33a chemical signal that is used toa ctivate a response from a member of teh same species1 set
34all of the above1 set
35chemicals produced by animals for communication1 set
36the use of these is an example of chemical communication.1 set
37the use of ____ is an example of chemical communication.1 set
38chemical messengers that affect the behavior of other individuals of the same species1 set
39the use of _____ is an example of chemical communication.1 set
40a chemical signal that triggers a response in a member of the same species1 set