Bariatrics Flashcards by Tasmea Sefa

Q

How does leptin influence satiety?

A

induces a-MSH (in hypothalamus)
a-MSH binds melanocortin receptors
promotes satiety, inhibits food intake

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Hormones involved in obesity homeostasis?

A

leptin: from adipose tissue
grehlin: from gastric fundus
GLP-1: small bowel
peptide YY: small bowel

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