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Question 1

ghrelin

Answer 1

hormone secreted by empty stomach; sends “I’m hungry” signals to the brai

Question 2

leptin

Answer 2

protein hormone secreted by fat cells; when abundant, causes the brain to increase metabolism and decrease hung

Question 3

pyy

Answer 3

digestive tract hormone; sends “I’m not hungry” signals to the brai

Question 4

ventromedial

Answer 4

Stim the ven, get thin with leptin
Stimulating ventromedial increases satiety, stim by leptin.

Question 5

orexin

Answer 5

hunger triggering hormone secreted by the hypothalam

Question 6

lateral area

Answer 6

Stim the lat, get fat
Stimulating lateral increases hunger, inhibited by leptin

Question 7

glucose

Answer 7

a type of sugar that the body uses for energy. The brain monitors blood glucose levels to determine feelings of hunger and satiety.

Question 8

insulin

Answer 8

A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates the level of glucose in the bloodstream.

Question 9

hypothalamus

Answer 9

a small region of the brain that serves as the main control center for autonomic functions. It plays a crucial role in many important functions, including releasing hormones and regulating body temperature

Question 10

pituitary gland

Answer 10

often called the “master gland” because it controls other glands’ activities in the endocrine system, including those controlled by the hypothalamus

Question 11

set point

Answer 11

the point at which an individual’s “weight thermostat” is supposedly set. When the body falls below this weight, an increase in hunger and a lowered metabolic rate may act to restore the lost weight

Question 12

basal metabolic rate

Answer 12

the body’s resting rate of energy expenditure, adjusts to calorie intake

Question 13

memory meals

Answer 13

anterograde amnesia participants continue to eat, having forgotten that they just had a full meal

Question 14

carbs calm

Answer 14

carbs boost serotonin, helps us calm down