Which of the Following Is True Regarding CART

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding CART?

• A) Infusion of an antibody to CART decreases feeding.
• B) CART is a peptide localized within the area postrema.
• C) CART inhibits eating.
• D) CART is excitatory for MCH/orexin neurons.
• E) CART is the precursor molecule for the synthesis of CCK.

Comprehend the roles of various cell types and molecules in the reception, signal transduction, and response stages of cell signaling.

Grasp the mechanisms of hormone transportation and their effects on target cells.

Recognize the role and function of GABA and G protein-linked receptors in cell signaling.

Differentiate between true statements and misconceptions about receptors.

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