ILE U3 D1 Flashcards
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Hypothalamus
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brain region composed of several distinct nuclei, involved in coordinating the gastrointestinal and nervous systems to the endocrine system, major structure controlling appetite
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Anorexegenic
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causing appetite suppression
3
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Orexegenic
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causing increased appetite
4
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Satiation
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pertaining to the cessation of hunger
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Satiety
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the sensation of being full
6
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Enteroendocrine cells
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specialized endocrine cells of the gastrointestinal tract and pancreas
7
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Intecrin
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any gut hormone associated with food intake-stimulation of insulin secretion fromthe pancreas
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Oxyntic cells
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parietal cells of gastric glands responsible for gastric acid secretion
9
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Hypocretins
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another name for the orexins