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Orexin and its functions

Volume: 1 Number: 1 December 31, 2020
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Orexin and its functions

Abstract

Orexins, also called hypocretins, are peptides synthesized from neurons in the brain. It is generally found in the perifornical areas of the lateral hypothalamus. However, it has also been detected in pituitary gland and peripheral tissues such as heart, liver, kidney, lung. Orexin projections are mostly found in the dorso-lateral hypothalamus in humans. Orexins play a role in regulating the hunger-satiety mechanism by stimulating hunger in individuals. In the sleep-wakefulness cycle, they affect by being secreted during sleep. It is reported that more orexin is released in situations of stress and excitement. Orexins have been found to be effective on thermogenesis by increasing body temperature. A detailed examination of orexins, which increase the food intake by delaying satiety, will make important contributions to the prevention of obesity, which increases day by day.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Health Care Administration

Journal Section

Review

Publication Date

December 31, 2020

Submission Date

October 26, 2020

Acceptance Date

December 13, 2020

Published in Issue

Year 2020 Volume: 1 Number: 1

APA
Tatar, T. (2020). Orexin and its functions. Current Perspectives on Health Sciences, 1(1), 35-40. https://izlik.org/JA78GE54WR
AMA
1.Tatar T. Orexin and its functions. CPHS. 2020;1(1):35-40. https://izlik.org/JA78GE54WR
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Tatar, Tuğba. 2020. “Orexin and Its Functions”. Current Perspectives on Health Sciences 1 (1): 35-40. https://izlik.org/JA78GE54WR.
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IEEE
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1.Tatar T. Orexin and its functions. CPHS. 2020;1:35–40.
MLA
Tatar, Tuğba. “Orexin and Its Functions”. Current Perspectives on Health Sciences, vol. 1, no. 1, Dec. 2020, pp. 35-40, https://izlik.org/JA78GE54WR.
Vancouver
1.Tuğba Tatar. Orexin and its functions. CPHS [Internet]. 2020 Dec. 1;1(1):35-40. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA78GE54WR