作者: R.M. Twyman
DOI: 10.1016/B978-008045046-9.01174-8
关键词: Hypothalamus 、 Hormone 、 Endocrinology 、 Appetite 、 Ghrelin 、 Leptin 、 Biology 、 Energy homeostasis 、 Adipose tissue 、 Energy balance 、 Internal medicine
摘要: Energy homeostasis – the balance between energy intake and expenditure is key principle underlying weight fluctuation in humans. A network of hormonal mechanisms links control appetite to feeding behavior adiposity. host signals produced digestive system, adipose tissue, brain interact modify physiological responses involved maintaining an balance. This article summarizes major regions, hormones, circuits that describes how malfunctions this delicately balanced system can lead metabolic disorders obesity.