Appetite Control Can Be Achieved Via Which of the Following

question 8

Multiple Choice

Appetite control can be achieved via which of the following pharmacological means?

• A) Rimonabant, which is a cannabinoid antagonist in widespread use
• B) Lorcarserin, a drug that activates the MC4R melanocortin receptor and that produces significant results
• C) Drugs that activate serotonin 5-HT2C receptors on POMC neurons and also cause mood problems
• D) PYY_?3-36 receptor antagonists via nasal spray

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Definitions:

NaCN

Sodium cyanide, a highly toxic compound used in industrial processes such as mining and chemical synthesis.

1-methylcyclohexanol

A secondary alcohol derived from cyclohexane, featuring a methyl group on its ring, used in organic synthesis.

1-bromo-1-methylcyclohexane

A brominated organic compound featuring a bromine and a methyl group attached to a cyclohexane ring.

HBr

Hydrobromic acid, a strong acid formed by dissolving hydrogen bromide in water, used in chemical synthesis.