ea0016p459 | Neuroendocrinology | ECE2008
Sabino Henrique
, Uchoa Ernani
, Rorato Rodrigo
, Antunes-Rodrigues Jose
, Elias Lucila
CCK, secreted from duodenal cells in response to nutrients is involved in the satiety mechanisms, via activation of nucleus tractus solitarius (NTS). The arcuate (ARC) and paraventricular nuclei (PVN), which receives projections from NTS, integrate the circuitry that controls food intake. Corticotrophin releasing factor (CRF) participates in the energy homeostasis, decreasing food intake.To evaluate the effect of glucocorticoid on feeding and neuronal ac...