Narcolepsy Is Associated with a Relative Absence of a Hypothalamic

question 342

Multiple Choice

Narcolepsy is associated with a relative absence of a hypothalamic neural center that produces

• A) leptin.
• B) orexin.
• C) melatonin.
• D) THC.

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Definitions:

Bacteria

Single-celled microorganisms that come in various forms and can inhabit a wide range of environments, including the human body.

Inflammatory Response

Tissue response to injury that is characterized by redness, swelling, pain, and heat.

Inflammation

The body’s immune response to infection or injury, characterized by redness, heat, swelling, and pain.

Receptor Molecules

Molecules on the surface of or within cells that bind to specific substances and trigger a specific cellular response.