Anatomy of anorexia.

Anorexia Nervosa The Neurobiology of Anorexia Nervosa

This article provides an overview of research findings on the neurobiology of anorexia nervosa (AN). including studies of monoamine neurotransmitter function, genetics, brain imaging, and neuropsychology. Such studies are designed to reveal the underlying neuroanatomical and pathophysiological bases of this potentially lethal condition. Notwithstanding commonly held misconceptions, there is no ...

Anorexia

During infection it is very common to lose one’s appetite (anorexia) and reduce nutrient intake. Anorexia is one of a group of symptoms collectively termed sickness behaviors, which in turn are a part of the acute-phase response (APR). The APR and its components, including anorexia, fever and iron sequestration, are induced by pro-inflammatory cytokines, e.g. interleukin-6, interleukin-1 and tu...

Radiographic Anatomy of the Head of Sheep

Objective- The purpose of this study was to assess and describe the radiographic anatomy of the bony structures in the head of sheep. Design- Experimental study. Animals- Fifteen mature Afshari sheep. Procedures- Radiographs were made out of the head of the animals in lateral and dorsoventral views. Radiographic anatomy was analyzed with results from gross dissection of 5 specimens. Results- De...

Review of Never Too Thin, by Eva Szekely, and Anorexia and Bulimia: Anatomy of a Social Epidemic, by Richard Gordon

Neurochemistry and anatomy of the ventral medulla

The relationship between the anatomy and neurochemistry of neurons in the ventral medulla oblongata in regions that is responsible for cardiovascular, airways, and respiratory regulation was investigated. Microinjections of excitant amino acid (glutamate, 100 nl, 100 mM) were made throughout the ventral medulla in anesthetized rats. Arterial blood pressure, sympathetic nerve activity and phreni...