This makes the kidneys less permeable to water, more water flows to the bladder. This increased loss of water upsets the balance of the electrolyte concentration and negatively affects the metabolic process. This can cause dehydration in chronic alcohol consumers.
The hormones insulin and cholecystokinin (CCK) are released from the GI tract during food absorption and act to suppress feeling of hunger. CCK is key in suppressing hunger because of its role in inhibiting neuropeptide Y. Glucagon and epinephrin levels rise during fasting and stimulate hunger.
These send nerve impulses to the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus produces oxytocin which it sends to the posterior pituitary which secretes it into blood. Oxytocin hormone induces uterine contraction. These contractions stimulates further production of oxytocin which cause even further contractions.It is the only hormone the functions on positive feedback.hese send nerve impulses to the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus produces oxytocin which it sends to the posterior pituitary which secretes it into blood. Oxytocin hormone induces uterine contraction. These contractions stimulates further production of oxytocin which cause even further contractions.