5 Questions
Which cells function as glucose receptors or glucostats in the satiety center?
Cells in the hypothalamus
What happens when the blood glucose level increases during eating?
The feeding center is inhibited
What happens to the feeding center after hours of finishing eating?
It becomes inactive
In conditions like diabetes, what happens to the satiety center's response to hyperglycemia?
It fails to inhibit the feeding center
What happens to the frequency of food intake in conditions like diabetes?
It increases
Test your knowledge on the glucostatic mechanism and how it regulates feelings of fullness and hunger. Understand how cells in the satiety center function as glucose receptors and how they are stimulated by blood glucose levels. Explore the relationship between the satiety center and the feeding center in controlling appetite.
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