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The effects of obesity on the human body part III : Cardiovascular, digestive, excretory, endocrine, and reproductive
Author(s) -
Dupont Graham,
Bordes Stephen J.,
Lachkar Stefan,
Wahl Lauren,
Iwanaga Joe,
Loukas Marios,
Tubbs R. Shane
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical anatomy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.667
H-Index - 71
eISSN - 1098-2353
pISSN - 0897-3806
DOI - 10.1002/ca.23700
Subject(s) - endocrine system , medicine , leptin , excretory system , hormone , adipose tissue , obesity , pancreas , endocrinology , human obesity , reproductive system , physiology , gastrointestinal system
This third installment of The Effects of Obesity on the Human Body discusses the endocrine, digestive, reproductive, cardiovascular, and excretory systems. Obesity is known to upset hormonal balance, leading to widespread metabolic disorders involving organs such as the liver and pancreas. Furthermore, the hypersecretion of leptin from adipose tissue triggers various responses from the cardiovascular and gastrointestinal systems, with implications for energy and nutrient balance and uptake.