Lecture 16 Flashcards
1
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leptin
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a satiety hormone secreted by adipose cells
2
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fcn of leptin:
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regulation of fat stores
3
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ghrelin
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hunger hormone
4
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a reasonable weight loss is losing
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1-2 lbs per week
5
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1 lb of fat contains
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3500 kcals of energy