3. Obesity Flashcards by idhil Unknown | Brainscape

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Leptin

A

Secreted by Adipose cells

Used by hypothalamus to regulate fertility

Responsible for onset of puberty

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Ghrelin

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Secreted by Stomach

Increases with starvation

Stimulates appetite

Signals full stomach

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Peptide YY

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Secreted in gut

Protein foods increase secretion

decreases appetite

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Prader-Willi

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Eat fast

Never fill up

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Drugs that decrease appetite

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Opiates

Nicotine

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Drugs that increase appetite

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Alcohol

Valproate

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