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Explain how genetic causes of obesity come about
Explain how genetic causes of obesity come about
a mutation in the leptin gene or a mutated downstream gene can lead to leptin deficiency and resistance
explain how maternal diet can lead to childhood obesity
explain how maternal diet can lead to childhood obesity
a high fat diet in pregnancy can lead to inflammation in the child hypothalamus making it less responsive to leptin
which hormones inhibit AMPK
which hormones inhibit AMPK
insulin, GLP-1 and leptin inhibit AMPK signalling that there is enough ATP in the body reducing food intake
describe the roles of the hypothalamus in the regulation of hunger and satiety. include the specific areas and their functions
describe the roles of the hypothalamus in the regulation of hunger and satiety. include the specific areas and their functions
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Explain the hormonal regulation of appetite, focusing on the roles of ghrelin, leptin and insulin. how do these hormones interact with the CNS?
Explain the hormonal regulation of appetite, focusing on the roles of ghrelin, leptin and insulin. how do these hormones interact with the CNS?
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Discuss the impact of gut-brain axis communication on food intake regulation. Highlight the roles of key gastrointestinal peptides and neural pathways.
Discuss the impact of gut-brain axis communication on food intake regulation. Highlight the roles of key gastrointestinal peptides and neural pathways.
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explain how reward centres regulate food intake
explain how reward centres regulate food intake
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