Regulation of Feeding Behaviors, Specialized Topics
Last Updated: October 20, 2025 The Brain as Master Regulator of Feeding Behaviors The brain, in particular the hypothalamus, plays highly critical roles in the regulation of energy metabolism, nutrient partitioning, and the control of feeding behaviors. The...
Gut & Brain Interactions, Regulation of Feeding Behaviors, Specialized Topics
Last Updated: October 23, 2025 Introduction to Gut-Brain Interactions The term, gut-brain interrelationships, refers to the processes by which there are back-and-forth interactions between the gastrointestinal system and the central nervous system, the brain. These...
Cellular & Molecular Biology, Signal Transduction Processes, Specialized Topics
Last Updated: October 7, 2025 Introduction AMP-Activated Protein Kinase (AMPK) AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) was first discovered as an activity that inhibited preparations of acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACC) and 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA...
Adipose Tissue & Obesity, Specialized Topics
Last Updated: November 7, 2025 What is Obesity? Obesity is defined as a physical condition in which an individual has a body mass index (BMI) ≥30kg/m2. The BMI is a measure of the relationship between an individuals weight and height. The BMI is calculated by dividing...
Hormones: Steroid & Peptide, Specialized Topics
Last Updated: October 31, 2025 Structure and Function of Hormones The integration of body functions in humans and other higher organisms is carried out by the nervous system, the immune system, and the endocrine system. The endocrine system is composed of a number of...
