The Role Of Ghrelin And Insulin In Regulating Hunger

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Everybody feels the sensation of hunger. For instance, when we feel hungry, it is because our blood glucose level is low. Our glucose level rises while we are eating a meal. In that case, changes in levels of glucose can regulate the feelings of hunger. In addition, two hormones named ghrelin and insulin play a major role in regulating hunger in the brain through interaction of neurotransmitters and neurotransmitters receptors in the hypothalamus. Ghrelin is a hunger hormone that detects when the blood sugar level is low; increase levels enhance the feeling of hunger. Insulin stimulates cells in the bloodstream and takes in glucose and sugar. Our cells use glucose for energy. Most importantly, stimulation through the lateral and ventromedial

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