Hunger Control Flashcards
1
Q
What is leptin’s effect on the lateral hypothalamic area?
A
release anabolic neurotransmitter
2
Q
What is leptin’s effect on the paraventricular nucleus?
A
release catabolic neurotransmitter
3
Q
What are leptin’s effects on the paraventricular nucleus?
A
Increase activity
4
Q
The para ventricular nucleus says
A
don’t eat
5
Q
The lateral hypothalamic area says
A
Eat
6
Q
Melanocortin says
A
Don’t eat, you’re trying to get tan and skinny!!
Beach body
7
Q
NPY says
A
EAT (need pizza? yes!)
8
Q
Which nucleus uses a GABA-ergic neuron?
A
paraventricular nucleus
9
Q
What is the ultimate location of corticotropic RH and orexin?
A
Solitary nucleus
