hypothalamus and appetite control Flashcards
1
Q
What are the anterior, superior, posterior, caudal and lateral (caudal and rostral) borders of the hypothalamus?
A
Anterior = lamina terminalis Superior = hypothalamic sulcus Posterior = Mammillary bodies LATERALLY: Caudal = posterior limb Lateral = substantia innominate
2
Q
NPY/AgRP neurons release what hormone? and what effect does its release have on appetite?
A
NPY/AgRP release Ghrelin which inhibits satiety (leptin release) therefore promoting hunger to second order neurons in the brain.