Learning Objectives
- List the GIT and metabolic hormones, and afferent nerve pathways, involved in food intake signalling to the CNS
- Name the hypothalamic nuclei and brainstem centres involved in regulation of food intake, and outline the pathways and connections between them
- Describe how these neurohormonal pathways function to regulate food intake, both in the short term and long term
- Outline the general roles of other brain regions including the prefrontal cortex, hippocampus, ventral tegmental area, nucleus accumbens, and amygdala in food intake and reward
- Outline the non-pharmacological treatments for obesity
Hunger & Satiety
- what is hunger?
- what is appetite?
- what is satiety?
- [3 things] regulate feeding behaviour and hunger?
- what are the main feedback mechanisms for food intake?
Neural Control of Food Intake
- which hypothalamic nuclei are involved?
- what is the role of higher centers?
- what is the role of the brainstem?
- what is the role of reward centers?
Short & Long-Term Control of Food Intake
- what is the function of short vs long-term control?