appetite hormones Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
ghrelin
A
empty stomach
“I’m hungry” signal to brain
2
Q
orexin
A
Hypotahlamus
- hunger triggering
3
Q
Leptin
A
Protein hormone secreted by FAT cells
- increase metabolism and decrease hunger
4
Q
PYY
A
Digestive tract
- I’m not hungry signal to brain
