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Appetite Regulation Flashcards

1
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Where is ghrelin made?

A

stomach

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What are the effects of ghrelin?

A

stimulates hunger and GH release

Ghrelin makes you hunghre

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Where is leptin made?

A

adipose

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What are the effects of leptin?

A

satiety hormone

Leptin keeps you thin

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What are the effects of sleep deprivation on leptin and ghrelin secretion?

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it promotes ghrelin secretion and inhibits leptin

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What are endocannabinoids?

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These act on cannabinoid receptors in the hypothalamus and nucleus accumbens to increase appetite (this gives you the munchies)

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