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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