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