Ghrelin Is

question 69

Multiple Choice

Ghrelin is

• A) a drug used to control weight gain.
• B) a signaling molecule released by the adipose cells to stimulate appetite.
• C) a signaling molecule released by cells in the stomach and brain to stimulate appetite.
• D) a hormone found only in mice that is used to study weight loss.
• E) none of these.

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another neuron, muscle cell, or gland cell.

Synaptic Vesicles

Synaptic vesicles are membrane-bound compartments within a neuron that store neurotransmitters released during synaptic transmission.

Euphoria

A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness.

Hind Brain

A part of the brain that includes structures such as the cerebellum and medulla oblongata, responsible for regulating basic life functions.