Obesity

Question 1

What is leptin?

Answer 1

A hormone produced by fat cells that has regulates appetite and fat storage

Question 2

What can leptin deficiency lead to

Answer 2

-Infertility
-Stunted height growth
-Decreased body temperature
-Decreased immune function
-Decreased energy expenditure

Question 3

What can be used to restore LH pulsatility in women with amenorrhea.

Answer 3

Leptin administration

Question 4

What are two drugs which can be used to treat obesity.

Answer 4

-Orlistat
-Liraglutide/Saxenda

Question 5

Describe the effects of orlistat

Answer 5

Lipase inhibitor, decreases dietary fat absorption.

Question 6

Describe the effects of Liraglutide/Saxenda

Answer 6

It is a long-acting glucagon-like peptide-one receptor agonist.

Question 7

What is a surgical treatment option for people with obesity.

Answer 7

Bariatric surgery

Question 8

When would you consider bariatric surgery as a first-line option for adults.

Answer 8

When they have a BMI of >50kg/m2.

Question 9

What are the 3 types of bariatric surgery

Answer 9

-Gastric bypass
-Gastric band
-Sleeve gastrectomy

Question 10

Explain gastric bypass surgery.

Answer 10

The top part of the stomach is joined to the small intestine, so you feel fuller sooner and dont absorb as many calories from your food.

Question 11

Explain gastric banding.

Answer 11

A band is placed around the stomach so you don’t need to eat as much to feel full.

Question 12

Explain what a sleeve gastrectomy is.

Answer 12

Some of your stomach is removed so you cannot eat as much as you could before.