Ch 9 Definitions: Homeostasis, Motivation, and Reward Flashcards

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homeostasis

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a physiological state of equilibrium or balance

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set point

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a value that is defended by regulatory systems, such as core temperature or a particular body weight

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motivation

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the process of activating and directing behavior

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endotherm

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an animal that can use internal methods, such as perspiration or shivering, to maintain body temperature

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ectotherm

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an animal that relies on methods, such as moving into the sun or shade, for maintaining body temperature

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fever

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a carefully controlled increase in the body’s thermal set point that is often helpful in ridding the body of disease-causing organisms

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hyperthermia

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a life-threatening condition in which core body temperature increases beyond normal limits in an uncontrolled manner

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serotonin syndrome

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a life-threatening condition characterized by hyperthermia and muscular rigidity caused by excess serotonin activity due to use of therapeutic or recreational drugs

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hypothermia

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a potentially fatal core body temperature below 31C/87.8F

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preoptic area (POA)

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a part of the hypothalamus involved in a number of regulatory functions,
including temperature control

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solute

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a chemical dissolved in solution

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solution

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a fluid containing solutes

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electrolyte

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a substance that has broken up into ions in solution

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interstitial fluid

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a type of extracellular fluid surrounding the body’s cells

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isotonic

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having same concentration of solutes as a reference solution

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osmosis

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the movement of water to equalize concentration on two sides of a membrane

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hypotonic

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having a relatively lower concentration of solutes than a reference solution

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hypertonic

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having a relatively higher concentration of solutes than a reference solution

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kidney

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one of a pair of structures located in the lower back responsible for maintaining fluid balance and for producing urine

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osmotic thirst

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thirst produced by cellular dehydration

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hypovolemic thirst

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thirst that results from a decrease in the volume of the extracellular fluid

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diabetes mellitus

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a disease characterized by insulin deficiency, resulting in hunger, excess sugar in blood and urine, and extreme thirst

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osmoreceptor

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a receptor that detects cellular dehydration

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organum vasculosum of the lamina terminalis (OVLT)

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an area located around the third ventricle in the brain that detects cellular dehydration

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baroreceptor

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a receptor in the heart and kidneys that measures blood pressure

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antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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a hormone that promotes retention of fluid by signaling the kidneys to reduce urine production and by stimulating the release of renin
aka vasopressin

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vasopressin

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another name for antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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renin

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a substance released by kidneys that converts angiotensinogen into angiotensin II

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angiotensinogen

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a blood protein converted into angiotensin II by renin

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angiotensin II

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a hormone that constricts blood vessels to maintain blood pressure and triggers the release of aldosterone

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aldosterone

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a hormone that signals the kidney to retain sodium

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subfornical organ (SFO)

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an area of the brain located near the junction of the two lateral ventricles that regulates drinking

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median preoptic nucleus

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an area of the hypothalamus that is involved with drinking behavior

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nucleus of the solitary tract (NST)

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a structure in the medulla that processes information from baroreceptors, osmoreceptors, glucoreceptors, and taste receptors

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lateral hypothalamus (LH)

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a part of the hypothalamus that participates in behavioral responses to thirst and in the initiation of feeding behavior

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zona incerta

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an area of the midbrain that participates in the initiation of drinking behavior

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hyponatremia

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a life-threatening condition in which both extracellular fluid levels and sodium concentrations in the extracellular fluid are too low

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cholecystokinin (CCK)

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a gut hormone released in response to the consumption of fats that also acts as a CNS neurochemical that signals satiety

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glucose

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a type of sugar found in foods that is a major source of energy for living organisms

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glycogen

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a complex carbohydrate used to store energy in the liver

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glucagon

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a pancreatic hormone that converts glycogen into glucose

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insulin

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a pancreatic hormone that facilitated the movement of sugars from the blood supply into the body’s tissues

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type I diabetes mellitus

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occurs early in life

insufficient production of insulin

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type II diabetes mellitus

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generally diagnosed in middle-age adults

resistance to insulin

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glucoreceptor

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a receptor that is sensitive to the presence of glucose

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leptin

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a substance secreted by fat cells that helps the body regulate its fat stores

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arcuate nucleus

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a cluster of neurons involved with feeding located within the hypothalamus

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neuropeptide Y (NPY)

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a peptide neurochemical secreted by the arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus that initiates eating

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agouti-related protein (AgRP)

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a small protein secreted by the arcuate nucleus that initiates eating

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paraventricular nucleus (PVN)

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a portion of the hypothalamus

involved with the regulation of hunger

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thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

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a pituitary hormone that stimulates the growth and function of the thyroid gland,
which in turn increases metabolic rate

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adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

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a pituitary hormone that stimulates the adrenal glands

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melanin-concentrating hormone (MCH)

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a hormone that interacts with leptin and plays a role in the regulation of eating

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ghrelin

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a hormone produced in the pancreas and in the stomach

that stimulates feeding behavior

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orexin

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a peptide neurochemical produced in the lateral hypothalamus
that stimulates eating
AKA hypocretin

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satiety

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the sensation of being full,

cessation of eating

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ventromedial hypothalamus (VMH)

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an area within the hypothalamus that participates in satiety

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alpha melanocyte stimulating hormone (aMSH)

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a neurochemical originating in the arcuate nucleus,

believed to inhibit feeding behavior

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cocaine- and amphetamine-regulated transcript (CART)

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a neurochemical originating in the arcuate nucleus,

believed to inhibit feeding behavior

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body mass index (BMI)

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a measure comparing height and weight

that is used to determine underweight, healthy weight, overweight, and obesity

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obese

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the state of being extremely overweight,
with BMI of 30.0 to 39.9,
or a weight that is 20% higher than typical

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anorexia nervosa

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an eating disorder
characterized by voluntary self-starvation
and grossly distorted body image

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bulimia nervosa

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an eating disorder

characterized by cycles of bingeing and purging

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binge-eating disorder

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an eating disorder

characterized by bingeing without purging

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intracranial self-stimulation (ICSS)

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voluntary behavior engaged in by an animal or person that leads to electrical stimulation of a particular part of the brain via a surgically implanted electrode

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medial forebrain bundle (MFB)

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a pathway that strongly supports ICSS
that contains ascending and descending fibers
that pass through the lateral hypothalamus
to connect the forebrain and ventral tegmental area