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Lack of sleep has a direct effect on the production of three hormones and brain neurotransmitters, which in turn has a bearing on our health. Complete the table below to show the above.
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Lack of sleep |
Effect on the production of |
Ultimate effect on us |
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(a) |
Leptin |
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(b) |
Ghrelin |
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(c) |
Cortisol |
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(d) |
Brain neurotrnsmitters |
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Solution
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Lack of sleep |
Effect on the production of |
Ultimate effect on us |
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(a) |
Leptin |
The appetite-suppressing hormone |
Decreases |
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(b) |
Ghrelin |
The hormone controlling hunger pangs |
Increases hunger |
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(c) |
Cortisol |
Stress hormone |
Increases fat storage |
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(d) |
Brain neurotrnsmitters |
The chemicals that deliver messages between nerve cells in the brain |
Our brain chemicals deplete and this leads to emotional disturbances like depression, anxiety and general feeling of sadness, anger and irritation. |
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