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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2
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Anorexegenic

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causing appetite suppression

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3
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Orexegenic

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causing increased appetite

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4
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Satiation

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pertaining to the cessation of hunger

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5
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Satiety

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the sensation of being full

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6
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Enteroendocrine cells

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specialized endocrine cells of the gastrointestinal tract and pancreas

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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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8
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Oxyntic cells

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parietal cells of gastric glands responsible for gastric acid secretion

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9
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Hypocretins

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another name for the orexins

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