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Appetite Controled by The Endocannabinoid System

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Hunger means a painful sensation or caused weakness by the desire for food or empty stomach. Ghrelin and leptin are the primary hormones which control the feeling of hunger. Ghrelin is produced by stomach and increase the hunger whereas laptin is opposite of ghrelin, It decrease the feeling of hunger. The sensation of hunger is necessary because it makes us feel weather our body needs food intake or not. Hunger is mediated by mechanism which can be controlled by the endocannabinioid system. THC and CB1 are used to increase beahviour related to intake of food. Endocannabinoid receives a rewarding signal, and they increase the firing rate of neurons. Endocannabinoid system regulates food intake in the central nervous system. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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