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Ch.9
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15
Psychology
Graduate
10/25/2011

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Term
POA
Definition
Controls Body temp
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Zona Incerta
Definition
In midbrain, produces drinking behavior
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OVLT
Definition
Detects cellular dehydration
Term
Subfornical area
Definition
In two lateral ventricles, that regulate drinking.
Term
Hypovolemic thirst
Definition
Drop in low volume of Extracellular fluid/blood.
Term
Osomoreceptors
Definition
Detects cellular dehydration, when intracellular fluids change.
Term
Hyponatremia
Definition
Low salt, extracellular fluid is low and causes nausea, vomiting and cramps. May swell brain if not treated properly.
Term
Type 1 diabetes
Definition
Early in life, when insulin producing pancreatic cells are attacked. Insufficient production of insulin.
Term
Glucoreceptors
Definition
Located in nucleus solitary tract, that make us satisfied. Also, sensitive to glucose. 
Term
Lateral Hypothalamus
Definition
Tells us when we're hungry, located in hypothalamus.
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Ventromedial Hypothalamus
Definition
Fullness, substantial weight gain/ picky eaters.
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Orexins
Definition
Neuropeptide chemicals that stimulate hunger "Hypocretin"
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Ghrelin
Definition
Hormone produced in stomach that stimulates hunger. Also, in pancreas. 
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Leptin
Definition
Fat cells/ fat storage.
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