APPETITE
The hypothalamus is a part of the brain with a multitude of functions, one including the appetite control center. The control is nervous and hormonal, meaning it is controlled by hormones released through neurons. There are two types of neurons in this case- appetite stimulating neurons and appetite-inhibiting neurons.
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There are moments when we become just so hungry or full.
Have you ever wondered why we feel this way?
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BY MADDIE CRAIG
The Appetite Control Center in The Brain
An empty stomach releases ghrelin, which is an appetite-stimulating hormone, leading to hunger. When food enters the stomach, gherin production is stopped and hunger is reduced. Various appetite-inhibiting hormones include the release of PYY3-36 hormone as food enters the intestine, insulin during carb and protein digestion and finally leptin from the pancreas during fat storage.
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