Bariatrics Flashcards
1
Q
How does leptin influence satiety?
A
- induces a-MSH (in hypothalamus)
- a-MSH binds melanocortin receptors
- promotes satiety, inhibits food intake
2
Q
Hormones involved in obesity homeostasis?
A
- leptin: from adipose tissue
- grehlin: from gastric fundus
- GLP-1: small bowel
- peptide YY: small bowel