Write a 350- to 700-word essay in which you compare and contrast the influence of heredity and hormones on human behavior.
Include in your essay a discussion on the endocrine system, identification of hormones and the glands responsible for secreting them, and genetics, behavior genetics, and evolutionary psychology.
Format the essay consistent with APA guidelines.

When comparing and contrasting the influence of heredity and hormones on human behavior a person would make sure and thoroughly look through and see the different mechanisms that make our bodies function properly.

The endocrine system is a very important part of our bodies “make-up”, and it works very closely to the nervous system. The two systems are in constant conversation together. The endocrine glands release hormones into the body’s bloodstream. Now, traveling through the bloodstream may be a very effective way for a nerve impulse to travel, but it seems that hormones can take seconds, even minutes to reach where they are supposed to go.

When identifying hormones a person would see that there are a few different kinds of hormones like; thyroxin, which is produced in the endocrine gland located right below the voice box. This hormone is responsible for the regulation of the body’s rate of metabolism. This hormone is responsible for how alert and energetic a person can be, or if they are fat or thin. But as with anything too much of anything can be bad. A person with an overactive thyroid can cause a variety of symptoms and they would have to take medicines to control the overactive thyroid. Symptoms can include: reduced concentration and difficulty focusing on a task, snap decisions, over-excitability,