Which of the Following Strongly Suggests That the Actions of Ghrelin

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which of the following strongly suggests that the actions of ghrelin on food intake involve NPY?

• A) Ghrelin released from the stomach strongly inhibits NPY release in the hypothalamus.
• B) Ghrelin cells in the stomach contain NPY receptors.
• C) NPY levels are constant across the day-night cycle.
• D) Ghrelin receptors are located on NPY neurons.
• E) NPY strongly inhibits the capacity of ghrelin to suppress drinking.

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