anatomy exam 3 ch 24 part 2 Flashcards

Insulin and Cholecystokinin -

depress hunger

Glucagon and epinephrine -

stimulate hunger

Ghrelin (Ghr) from stomach -

stimulates appetite

Leptin -

protects against weight loss in times of nutritional deprivation.
secreted by fat cells.

BMI formula.

body weight x 705 / height in inches2

The body�s thermostat is located in the ____________.

Hypothalamus

If the body temperature is elevated cutaneous blood vessels will
_________ to liberate heat.

Contract

If the body temperature is decreased cutaneous blood vessels will
_________ to conserve heat.

Constrict

Trans fats Increase _______ and reduce ________.

LDL's, HDL's

High HDL is thought to protect against

Heart disease

Glucagon is a hormone that is released when

the level of glucose in the blood gets low.

Glucagon promotes

the production of glucose from amino acid molecules.

The major source of blood glucose during fasting is

hepatic glycogenolysis

Without oxaloacetic acid, acetyl CoA converted by ________
in liver to __________.

ketogenesis, ketones