Leptin Causes Certain First-Order Neurons to Release More of the Chemical

question 32

Essay

Leptin causes certain first-order neurons to release more of the chemical called ___________, which then causes the release of ___________ from second-order neurons; the result is appetite suppression.

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Definitions:

Ohio Valley

A geographical region in the United States characterized by the Ohio River and its surrounding areas, significant for its agricultural, historical, and cultural value.

Iroquois Nation

A historically powerful northeast Native American confederacy in North America, known for the Iroquois League which consisted of six nations.

French and Indian War

A conflict from 1754 to 1763 between Britain and France in North America, part of the larger Seven Years' War, involving Native American allies on both sides.

Ohio Valley

A geographical region in the United States that encompasses parts of the states around the Ohio River, including parts of Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and Pennsylvania.