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Clinical Specialties: Surgery > Bariatric And Hernias > Flashcards

Bariatric And Hernias Flashcards

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Leptin

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Satiety hormone

Inhibits hunger

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Ghrelin

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Hunger hormone
Produced mainly in the fundus
Opposes leptin

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Insulin

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Drives glucose into fat cells

Blocks leptin the brain, increases hunger

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GLP1

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Increases insulin sensitivity

Decreases hunger

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