Neural mechanisms of food

Question 1

Carlson

Answer 1

Mice ate less when injected with leptin

= mice were’t aware of overindulgence due to lack of leptin - could explain obesity in humans

Question 2

Coleman

Answer 2

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.

Question 3

Cunnings

Answer 3

Levels of ghrelin fell after eating lunch, but peaked when requested an evening meal = certain hormones can make us feel full or hungry