Topic 9 part 2 Flashcards

1
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Hypothalamus

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monitoring levels of glucose

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2
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Hormones

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Gherilin

  • Increases eating (reduced after gastric bypass)

Leptin

  • produced by fat cells signals, reduces hunger

Insulin

  • Secreted by the pancreas, regulates satiety & food intake
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3
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Empty stomach

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Sends signals to the brain to stimulate hunger

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4
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Stretch rectors

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Detect fullness & send satiety signals to the brain

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5
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Reward system - dopamine

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The brian rewards system plays a role, especially for highly palatable foods, releases of dopamine reinforce behaviors

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6
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Environmental & psychological influences

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Sight, smell, stress

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7
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Ozempic (Glucagon-like peptide I)

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Lower hunger drive

  • mimics GLP - I hormone

Reduced cravings

  • Also dampens the brain’s response to food-related cues
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8
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Social/environmental factors on hunger

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Biological factors alone do not explain our eating behaviors

Culturally learned preferences & habits

Social norms/social rules

Food-related cues

Stress

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9
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Social Motives

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Need for achievement

  • Desire to accomplish goals by setting high standards and striving to meet them

Need for affiliation

  • Desire to have positive interaction with others and be in close, friendly relationships
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