8.3 Hypothalamus & energy balance Flashcards
1
Q
Where is the origin of hypothalamic integration?
A
Arcuate nucleus
2
Q
What is the neuropeptide that stimulates hunger & increases energy use?
A
NPY/AgRP
3
Q
What is the neuropeptide that stimulates satiety & decreases energy use?
A
POMC/CART
4
Q
Role of insulin?
A
Stimulates POMC/CART
Inhibits NPY/AgRP
5
Q
Role of ghrelin?
A
Stimulates NPY/AgRP
6
Q
Part of brainstem that receives vagal afferent signals?
A
Nucleus solitarius
7
Q
Which receptors in PVN are responsive to POMC/CART?
A
MC4R melanocortin receptors
8
Q
PVN secretes which releasing hormones?
A
CRH, TRH
9
Q
This protein regulates the dual secretory pathway in post-pubertal females.
A
Kisspeptin