Difference between revisions of "Adipose Tissue Endocrine Function - Anatomy & Physiology"
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| + | Adipose tissue is loose connective tissue composed of adipocytes. The main function is to store energy as fat, but it also has an important endocrine function. | ||
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| + | |+ ''Adipose Hormones'' | ||
| + | !Hormone | ||
| + | !Regulation and Production | ||
| + | !Action | ||
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| + | |<font color=Purple>Leptin</font> | ||
| + | |Leptin is produced when the body has had adequate to eat. | ||
| + | |Sends a signal to the ''appetite centre'' of the [[Endocrine System - Hypothalamus - Anatomy & Physiology|Hypothalamus]] indicating satiety. Leptin also seems to be a significant regulator of reproductive function, as animals with low body mass, and thus low leptin levels fail to cycle. | ||
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| + | |<font color=Purple>Resistin</font> | ||
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| + | |Participates in the [[General Pathology - Basic Aspects of the Immune Response|immune response.]] It may have some role in obesity and Type II Diabetes mellitus. | ||
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Revision as of 12:15, 3 July 2008
Adipose tissue is loose connective tissue composed of adipocytes. The main function is to store energy as fat, but it also has an important endocrine function.
| Hormone | Regulation and Production | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Leptin | Leptin is produced when the body has had adequate to eat. | Sends a signal to the appetite centre of the Hypothalamus indicating satiety. Leptin also seems to be a significant regulator of reproductive function, as animals with low body mass, and thus low leptin levels fail to cycle. |
| Resistin | - | Participates in the immune response. It may have some role in obesity and Type II Diabetes mellitus. |