Lack of sleep has a direct effect on the production of three hormones and brain neurotransmitters, which in turn have a bearing on our health.
Complete the table below to show the above.
Lack of sleep Effect on the production of Ultimate effect on us
(a) Leptin __________________________________________________
(b) Ghrelin __________________________________________________
(c) Cortisol __________________________________________________
(d) brain neurotransmitters ___________________________________________
Lack of sleep has a direct effect on the production of three hormones and brain neurotransmitters, which in turn have a bearing on our health.
Complete the table below to show the above.
Lack of sleep Effect on the production of Ultimate effect on us
(a) Leptin __________________________________________________
(b) Ghrelin __________________________________________________
(c) Cortisol __________________________________________________
(d) brain neurotransmitters ___________________________________________
Lack of sleep
Effect on the production of
Ultimate effect on us
(a)
Leptin
The appetite-suppressing hormone
Decreases
(b)
Ghrelin
The hormone controlling hunger pangs
Increases hunger
(c)
Cortisol
Stress hormone
Increases fat storage
(d)
Brain neurotransmitters
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 feelings of sadness, anger and irritation.
|
Lack of sleep |
Effect on the production of |
Ultimate effect on us |
|
|
(a) |
Leptin |
The appetite-suppressing hormone |
Decreases |
|
(b) |
Ghrelin |
The hormone controlling hunger pangs |
Increases hunger |
|
(c) |
Cortisol |
Stress hormone |
Increases fat storage |
|
(d) |
Brain neurotransmitters |
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 feelings of sadness, anger and irritation. |
