Obesity and Weight Control Flashcards
1
Q
What is a positive energy balance ?
A
Food Intake more than energy expenditure = Positive Energy balance
Causes weight gain.
2
Q
What is a negative energy balance ?
A
Food intake less than energy expenditure = Negative energy balance
Leads to weight loss
3
Q
What colour are healthy adipocytes ?
A
Brown
4
Q
What colour are unhealthy adipocytes?
A
White
5
Q
How does obesity cause inflammation ?
A
Through
- TNF - ALPHA
- IL-6
- NO
6
Q
What stimulated appetite ?
A
Ghrelin
7
Q
What hormone decreases food intake ?
A
Leptin
8
Q
What do stretch receptors in the stomach do ?
A
Stretch receptors in the stomach activate sensory afferent pathways in the vagus nerve and inhibit food intake.
