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