ea0056oc13.5 | The curious case of growth hormone | ECE2018
Furigo Isadora C
, Teixeira Pryscila DS
, Souza Gabriel O
, List Eduard
, Kopchick John
, Donato Jose
Growth hormone (GH) responsive cells are extensively distributed in central nervous system, including in neurons of the arcuate (ARH) and ventromedial nucleus (VMH) of hypothalamus, areas that control food intake, energy expenditure and blood glucose. During metabolic stresses, such as food restriction and hypoglycemia, GH secretion is stimulated and may be important to maintain survival. In the present study, we first verified that an acute GH injection stimulates food intake...