Lack of sleep has a direct effect on the production of three hormones and brain neurotransmitters, which in turn have - English -

Question

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
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(b) Ghrelin
__________________________________________________
(c) Cortisol
__________________________________________________
(d) brain neurotransmitters
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Nishtha Kapil · Accepted Answer

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.