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Homeostasis and the eating feedback system

Homeostasis and the eating feedback system

Flowchart showing an empty stomach releasing ghrelin and fat cells releasing leptin to the hypothalamus, with the lateral hypothalamus, ventromedial hypothalamus, and arcuate nucleus labelled Eating is partly controlled by homeostasis, meaning the body tries to keep energy balance within a healthy range. When energy is low, hunger signals rise; when enough has been eaten, satiety signals increase.

Neural and hormonal control of eating Lesson

  1. A Level
  2. /Psychology
  3. /Neural and hormonal control of eating

Step-by-step lessons on AQA A Level Psychology Neural and hormonal control of eating. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the compulsory core topics before tackling the more evaluation-heavy optional and issues-and-debates content.

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