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6.6b - Hormones and homeostasis

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6.6.U1 Insulin and glucagon are secreted by β and α cells of the pancreas respectively to control blood glucose concentration.  
6.6.U2 Thyroxin is secreted by the thyroid gland to regulate the metabolic rate and help control body temperature.  
6.6.U3 Leptin is secreted by cells in adipose tissue and acts on the hypothalamus of the brain to inhibit appetite.  
6.6.U4 Melatonin is secreted by the pineal gland to control circadian rhythms.  
6.6.A1 Causes and treatment of Type I and Type II diabetes.  
6.6.A2 Testing of leptin on patients with clinical obesity and reasons for the failure to control the disease.  
6.6.A3 Causes of jet lag and use of melatonin to alleviate it.  

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