Body Responses to Food

These flashcards cover the key concepts related to how the body responds to food, including different phases of digestion and relevant hormones.

Cephalic Phase

The initial phase of digestion that occurs when you see, smell, or think about food, influencing satiety.

Neophobia

The fear of new foods, which can impact food acceptance and intake.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that influences responses to food through associations.

Vagus Nerve

A cranial nerve involved in the gastric phase, which stimulates digestive processes.

Cholecystokinin (CCK)

A hormone released in the gastric phase that promotes digestion and satiety.

Ob/ob Knock-out Mouse

A genetically modified mouse used in research to study obesity and weight regulation.

Lipostatic Hypothesis

The theory suggesting that body weight is regulated by fat storage and the signals from fat cells.

Adipocytes

Fat cells that store energy and release hormones related to hunger and metabolism.

Leptin

A hormone produced by adipocytes that signals satiety and regulates energy balance.