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Appetite Flashcards

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Appetite is under the control of several hormones:-

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Neuropeptide y, leptin, ghrelin, Cholecystokinine (CCK)

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Neuropeptide Y

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Neuropeptide Y is produced by the hypothalamus and increases appetite

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Leptin

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Leptin is produced by adipose tissue and reduces appetite

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Ghrelin

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Ghrelin is produced mainly by the gut and increases appetite

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Cholecystokinine (cck)

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Cholecystokinine (CCK) is produced mainly by the gut and reduces appetite

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