Year
2000
Degree Name
Master of Science (Hons.)
Department
Department of Biomedical Science
Recommended Citation
Zhang, YongLin, The influence of high fat diet on hypothalamic neural activity: an examination of C-FOS, a-MSH and NPY immunoreactivity and leptin receptor m-RNA statement in hypothalamus, Master of Science (Hons.) thesis, Department of Biomedical Science, University of Wollongong, 2000. https://ro.uow.edu.au/theses/2772
Abstract
This thesis examines the influence of a high-fat diet on hypothalamic neural activity. The hypothalamus plays an essential role in regulating body weight. Peripheral tissues, particularly fatty tissue, send signals such as leptin to the hypothalamus to activate a neural network in the brain that regulates food intake and energy balance. This neural network is coded with specific neurotransmitters and receptors. Hypothalamic Neuropeptide-Y and alpha-MSH (alpha-Melancortin stimulate hormone) systems are critically involved in this regulation of body weight.
Unless otherwise indicated, the views expressed in this thesis are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the University of Wollongong.