Washburn and Cannon

Definition

Walter B. Cannon was a physiologist who collaborated with A.L. Washburn on groundbreaking research about hunger. They discovered that stomach contractions accompany feelings of hunger.

Related terms

Gastric Signals: These are signals sent from our stomach indicating whether it is empty or full; they play an important role in regulating our food intake.

Hypothalamus:

A region of the brain responsible for producing hormones that regulate many bodily functions such as hunger and thirst.

Set Point Theory: This theory suggests that our bodies have a biologically predetermined weight or body fat content, which we regulate food intake to maintain.