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WorksheetsPhysiology of Hunger and Obesity/Weight Gain Control
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
How does the body adapt to starvation?
By burning more calories
By burning less calories
The calories burned do not change
By increasing body heat
Which area of the brain regulates hunger?
Hippocampus
Cerebellum
Cerebrum
Hypothalamus
Which two hormones increase appetite?
Orexin and leptin
Leptin and Ghrelin
Orexin and Ghrelin
PYY and orexin
Sleep loss increases leptin
True
False
How does the brain know we are hungry?
Stomach contraction
Your fingers will hurt
Foot pain
Abdominal pain
People can be conditioned to like and dislike certain foods.
True
False
What is another term for a “weight thermostat?”
Glucose
Hypothalamus
Set point
Basal metabolic rate
What emotions cause people to eat more?
Stress
Nervous
Calm
Happy
31% of adults average <20 minutes per day of moderate activity.
True
False
Eating more energy dense foods and moving more will help aid weight loss
True
False
