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homeostasis

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the active process of maintaining a particular physiological parameter relatively constant

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motivation

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the psychological process that induces or sustains a particular behavior

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endotherm

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an animal whose body temperature is regulated chiefly by internal metabolic processes (mammals, birds)

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ectotherm

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an animal whose body temperature is regulated by, and whose heat comes mainly from, the environment (snakes, bees)

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negative feedback

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the property by which some of the output of a system feeds back to reduce the effect of input signals

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set point

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the point of reference in a feedback system; like the temperature at which a thermostat is set

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set zone

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the range of a variable that a feedback system tries to maintain

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intracellular compartment

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the fluid space of the body that is contained within cells

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extracellular compartment

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the fluid space of the body that exists outside the cells

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diffusion

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the spontaneous spread of solute molecules through a solvent until a uniform solute concentration is achieved

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osmosis

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the passive movement of a solvent, usually water, through a semipermeable membrane until a uniform concentration of solute (often salt) is achieved on both sides of the membrane

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osmotic pressure

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the tendency of a solvent to move across a membrane in order to equalize the concentration of solute on both sides of the membrane

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hypovolemic thirst

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a desire to ingest fluid that is stimulated by a reduction in volume of the extracellular fluid

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osmotic thirst

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a desire to ingest fluids that is stimulated by loss of water from the extracellular compartment

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baroreceptor

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a pressure receptor in the heart or a major artery that detects a change in blood pressure

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atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)

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a hormone, secreted by the heart, that normally reduces blood pressure, inhibits drinking, and promotes the excretion of water and salt at the kidneys

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arginine vasopressin

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a peptide hormone from the posterior pituitary that promotes water conservation and increases blood pressure; also called antidiuretic hormone

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angiotensin II

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a hormone that is produced in the blood by the action of renin and that may play a role in the control of thirst

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circumventricular organ

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any of multiple distinct sites that lie in the wall of a cerebral ventricle and monitor the composition of the cerebrospinal fluid

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aldosterone

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a mineralocorticoid hormone, secreted by the adrenal cortex, that promotes the conservation of sodium by the kidneys

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nutrient

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a chemical that is needed for growth, maintenance, and repair of the body but is not used as a source of energy

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glucose

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an important sugar molecule used by the body and brain for energy

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glycogen

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a complex carbohydrate made by the combining of glucose molecules for a short-term store of energy

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insulin

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a pancreatic hormone that lowers blood glucose, promotes energy storage, and facilitates glucose utilization by cells

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glucagon

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a pancreatic hormone that converts glycogen to glucose, and thus increases blood glucose

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lipid

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a large molecule (commonly called fat) that consists of fatty acids and glycerol that are insoluble in water

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adipose tissue

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tissue made up of fat cells; fat tissue

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ketone

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a compound, liberated by the breakdown of body fats and proteins, that is a metabolic fuel source

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basal metabolism

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the consumption of energy to fuel processes such as heat production, maintenance of membrane potentials, and all the other basic life-sustaining functions of the body

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diabetes mellitus

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a condition, characterized by excessive glucose in the blood and urine and by reduced glucose utilization by body cells, that is caused by the failure of insulin to induce glucose absorption

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glucodetector

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a specialized type of liver cell that detects and informs the nervous system about levels of circulating glucose

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ventromedial hypothalamus (VMH)

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a hypothalamic region involved in eating and sexual behaviors

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lateral hypothalamus (LH)

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a hypothalamic region involved in the control of appetite and other functions

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arcuate nucleus

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an arc-shaped hypothalamic nucleus implicated in appetite control

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leptin

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a peptide hormone released by fat cells

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ghrelin

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a peptide hormone produced and released by the gut

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PYY3-36

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a peptide hormone, secreted by the intestines, that probably acts on hypothalamic appetite control mechanisms to suppress appetite

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NPY neuron

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a neuron, involved in the hypothalamic appetite control system, that produces both neuropeptide Y and agouti-related peptide

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POMC neuron

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a neuron, involved in the hypothalamic appetite control system, that produces both pro-opiomelanocortin and cocaine- and amphetamine-related transcript

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orexin

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a neuropeptide produced in the hypothalamus that is involved in the switching between sleep states, in narcolepsy, and in the control of appetite; also called hypocretin

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nucleus of the solitary tract (NST)

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a complicated brainstem nucleus that receives visceral and taste information via several cranial nerves

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cholecystokinin (CCK)

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a peptide hormone that is released by the gut after ingestion of food that is high in protein and/or fat

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endocannabinoid

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an endogenous ligand of cannabinoid receptors; thus, a marijuana analog that is produced by the brain

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liposuction

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the surgical removal of fat tissue

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bariatric

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having to do with obesity

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anorexia nervosa

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a syndrome in which individuals severely deprive themselves of food

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bulimia nervosa

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a syndrome in which individuals periodically gorge themselves, usually with “junk food,” and then either vomit or take laxatives to avoid weight gain

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binge eating

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the rapid intake of large quantities of food, often poor in nutritional value and high in calories