W11 & W12 | Starting and Stopping Eating

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What role does CCK primarily play in the regulation of appetite?

Increases the level of blood glucose

Converts proteins into glucose

Stimulates the breakdown of glycogen

Communicates with the brain to signal fullness (correct)

How does glucagon primarily exert its satiating effects?

Through binding to receptors in the pancreas

By affecting glycogen stores in the liver (correct)

Through a direct connection to the hypothalamus

By directly increasing appetite

Which statement best describes the relationship between food characteristics and feelings of satiety?

Texture has no significant impact on food intake.

Both nutrient type and texture can affect hunger and satiety. (correct)

Soft foods are more satiating than solid foods due to their nutrient composition.

Only caloric density influences feelings of fullness.

When does glucagon typically start to impact food intake?

Shortly after the feeding process starts Signup and view all the answers

What happens to appetite regulation when glucagon receptors in the liver are damaged?

Satiety signals become significantly less effective Signup and view all the answers

What role does glucose metabolism in the hypothalamus play in energy regulation?

It produces hunger when disrupted. Signup and view all the answers

Which biological signal is associated with the process of satiation during eating?

Cholecystokinin (CCK) Signup and view all the answers

How does CCK primarily affect stomach emptying?

It slows down the emptying process. Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT a criterion for establishing the role of CCK in satiety?

The effect must be observed in all species. Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential role of the small intestine during digestion?

It influences satiation by affecting gastric emptying. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly defines a characteristic of biological influences on eating behavior?

They interact with multiple systems to regulate food intake. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following variables is influenced by CCK release in relation to food intake?

Decreased food intake Signup and view all the answers

Which psychological factor is likely to interact with biological signals in regulating food intake?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of energy used by the brain according to Mayer's Glucostatic theory?

Glucose Signup and view all the answers

What happens to blood sugar levels before a meal?

They drop Signup and view all the answers

According to Mayer, what is the relationship between blood sugar levels in the arteries and hunger?

Low blood sugar levels in arteries and veins indicate hunger Signup and view all the answers

What effect does injecting insulin during an inter-meal period have on blood sugar levels and hunger?

It lowers blood sugar levels and induces hunger Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant consequence of artificially reducing blood sugar levels by 50%?

It increases caloric intake by approximately 200% Signup and view all the answers

How does glucostatic theory explain short-term energy needs?

It suggests a direct relationship between blood sugar levels and hunger Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of energy regulation does Mayer's glucostatic theory primarily address?

Daily energy requirements Signup and view all the answers

What potential limitation does glucostatic theory present regarding long-term body weight regulation?

It does not consider psychological factors Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Starting and Stopping Eating

The last lecture covered peripheral factors affecting starting and stopping eating
This lecture focuses on the consequences of digestion
Digestion breaks down food, bodies respond to products, and related blood chemicals
These factors influence hunger and satiety, potentially impacting short and long-term energy regulation

Glucostatic Theory

Glucose (blood sugar) is the primary energy source for the brain and other cells
Blood sugar levels drop before a meal and rise quickly afterward
Mayer's theory proposes a correlation between blood sugar levels and hunger/satiety
High blood sugar in arteries, but low in veins, doesn't indicate hunger
Low blood sugar in both arteries and veins indicates hunger
Injecting insulin (lowers blood sugar) triggers hunger
Reducing blood sugar by 50% increases caloric intake by 200%

Lipostatic Theory

Focuses on long-term body weight regulation
The body stores energy as fat during periods of food scarcity
1 kg of fat equals approximately 7800 kcals
Humans typically have around 10% body fat, which equates to about 20 days of energy
The body maintains a 'set point' for body fat, vigorously defending this point
Factors such as environment, genes, and other factors potentially influence set point

Set Point

Body works to restore the set point if there are fluctuations
Factors such as shortening daylight, pregnancy/lactation, and puberty can affect set point
Body uses indicators such as leptin levels to measure fat stores

Leptin

Leptin is a hormone released by fat cells, released into the blood
Higher leptin levels are associated with reduced hunger and increased satiety
Leptin levels may be elevated in morbidly obese individuals, but this doesn't always reduce appetite
Leptin levels fluctuate according to a circadian rhythm
Leptin levels, typically highest at night, and lowest during the day
People with defective leptin signaling experience obesity and this often reverses with injections

Insulin

Pancreatic beta cells secrete insulin which helps lower blood sugar
Insulin is important in regulating carbohydrate (glucose) metabolism by storing glucose as glycogen (inactive form)
Clusters of approximately 20,000 glucose units form plants to starch
Blood Sugar Level (BSL) regulation is crucial, influenced by insulin
Abnormalities in BSL regulation (due to lack of or resistance to insulin) can be fatal and/or have long-term adverse consequences

Appetite and Insulin

Artificially high insulin levels can trigger hunger before meals
This is paradoxical because low BSL should trigger hunger
Insulin likely indicates the body's current energy needs
Cephalic Phase Responses (CPRs) are anticipatory physiological responses to food cues.

Satiating Agents - CCK

Cholecystokinin (CCK) is a hormone released during feeding and affects digestive activity
Higher protein and fat cause a greater CCK release into the blood, reducing food intake
CCK is part of a negative feedback loop that slows stomach emptying when there is increased CCK concentration

Satiating Agents - Glucagon

Glucagon, released by the pancreas, operates in opposition to insulin by increasing blood glucose levels
Glucagon is also linked to glycogen breakdown and subsequent protein conversion to glucose
A rise in glucagon is associated with lowered food intake, particularly when glycogen stores are depleted

Food as a Satiating Agent

Food type (e.g., caloric density, macronutrient composition, and texture) influences satiety
Fatty foods, although initially reducing intake, can lead to increased intake over time due to adaptative mechanisms
Low-calorie foods, in contrast, are often associated with increased intake.
Solid food tends to be more satiating than liquid calories

Low-Calorie Food

People often eat more of a low calorie food after repeated exposure.
Associative learning links certain flavour or sensory stimuli to low calories
Protein based foods are more filling than carbohydrate food

Texture

Crunchier food tends to be more satiating than softer food because the chewing process is more time-consuming
Faster gastric emptying is linked to lower satiety with liquid vs. solid foods

Central Mechanisms

The brain plays a role in appetite regulation (e.g., 'hunger' and 'satiety' centers)
Lesions to the hypothalamus can cause severe eating problems, including overeating (lateral hypothalamus) and under-eating (ventromedial hypothalamus).
The hippocampus is involved in food-related memories. Alterations could affect how individuals decide whether and how much to eat.
These centers often work in conjunction with other brain areas and peripheral factors regulating ingestion

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This quiz explores the mechanisms behind starting and stopping eating, including peripheral factors and the consequences of digestion. It delves into the glucostatic and lipostatic theories, examining how blood sugar levels and body fat regulation influence hunger and satiety. Test your understanding of these important concepts in nutrition.