Eating Behaviour Key Words

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Across
  1. 2. It is a 36-amino acid neuropeptide that acts as a neurotransmitter in the brain and in the autonomic nervous system of humans
  2. 3. frontal cortex This is the part of the brain which receives signal about smell.
  3. 5. A protein produced by fatty tissue which is believed to regulate fat storage in the body.
  4. 6. The ability or tendency of an organism or cell to maintain internal equilibrium by adjusting its physiological processes
  5. 8. A feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by lack of food, coupled with the desire to eat.
  6. 9. It is a neuronal nucleus in the hypothalamus. It contains multiple subpopulations of neurons that are activated by a variety of stressful and/or physiological changes.
  7. 11. An area of the hypothalamus which is concerned with hunger. Damage to this area can cause reduced food intake.
Down
  1. 1. It is a nucleus in the hypothalamus. It is a distinct morphological nucleus involved in feeding, fear, thermoregulation, and sexual activity
  2. 4. It is excessive hunger or increased appetite.
  3. 7. Loss of the ability to swallow
  4. 10. To satisfy fully
  5. 12. a roughly almond-shaped mass of grey matter inside each cerebral hemisphere, involved with the experiencing of emotions.