According to the Text,why Does the Government NOT Take More

question 47

Multiple Choice

According to the text,why does the government NOT take more extreme measures to reduce alcohol consumption?

• A) Politicians are among the heaviest drinkers.
• B) Taxes on alcohol are a significant income stream.
• C) Alcohol provides a popular election platform.
• D) It is not seen as an area that should be regulated by government.

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Definitions:

Secretion

The process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell, gland, or organ for a particular function in the organism or for excretion.

PYY

PYY, or peptide YY, is a hormone produced in the gut in response to eating, which has been linked to reducing appetite and inhibiting food intake.

Orexin

A neuropeptide that regulates arousal, wakefulness, and appetite, playing a significant role in sleep-wake cycles.

Lateral Hypothalamus

An area of the brain that regulates hunger and thirst.