Motivation

Question 1

Motivated behaviour

Answer 1

Driver/energizing of behaviour in pursuit of a goal, is a fundamental element of our interaction with the world and with each other.

Question 2

Orexinogenic peptides

Answer 2

Endogenous occurring neuropeptide hormone such as ghrelin, orexin, Agouti related peptide, Melanin-Concentrating Hormone or neuropeptide Y which increases appetite

Question 3

Anorectic peptides

Answer 3

Endogenous occurring neuropeptide such as aMSH or CART that supress appetite

Question 4

What controls motivation?

Answer 4

Hypothalamus. It maintains homeostasis by regulating 3 interrelated functions: endocrine secretion, autonomic nervous system and emotions + drive/behaviour.

Question 5

Loading + emptying the body’s energy reserves

Answer 5

Anabolism and catabolism

Question 6

Energy Balance

Answer 6

Intake = expenditure : normal
Intake> expenditure : obesity
Intake< expenditure : starvation

Question 7

Parabiosis

Answer 7

Sharing of blood circulation between animals.

Blood borne signals are shared and can affect the hypothalamus