Neural mechanisms of food Flashcards
1
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Carlson
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Mice ate less when injected with leptin
= mice were’t aware of overindulgence due to lack of leptin - could explain obesity in humans
2
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Coleman
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Obese mice lost weight when paired with normal and diabetic mice. Normal mouse starved to death when paired with a diabetic mouse = shows that issues with the vmh and leptin cause obesity.
3
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Cunnings
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Levels of ghrelin fell after eating lunch, but peaked when requested an evening meal = certain hormones can make us feel full or hungry