Inhibitory Neurotransmitters Used by the Hunger-Sensitive Neurons of the Arcuate

question 36

Multiple Choice

Inhibitory neurotransmitters used by the hunger-sensitive neurons of the arcuate nucleus that inhibit the PVN include:

• A) alpha-MSH and leptin.
• B) NPY and insulin.
• C) insulin and glucagon.
• D) NPY and AgRP.

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Definitions:

Proteomics

Study of the complete collection of proteins that a cell or organism expresses.

Genomics

Area of study that examines the genome of a species or group of species.

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that serve as the building blocks of proteins, containing both an amino group and a carboxyl group.

Transgenic Forms

Organisms that have been genetically modified to contain genes from other species.