Lecture 7: Obesity II Flashcards
1
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Endocannabinoids
A
Marijuana causes the munchies, as cannabinoids bind to the receptr
Found an inverse receptor that causes satiety
Drug was banned once suicidal symptoms were discovered
2
Q
Homeostatic vs Hedonic
A
Homeostatic- eat when hungry
Hedonic eating- reward thresholds found to steadily increase, similar to cocaine and her one when rats were eating incredibly pleasurable food., could feed into obesity
3
Q
Exercize
A
Calories in-calories out approach
Does not take into account when people eat more to compensate for lost calories
