To Decrease Hunger,MSH Must Bind to Its Receptor,______ in the Arcuate

question 10

Multiple Choice

To decrease hunger,MSH must bind to its receptor,______ in the arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus.

• A)neuropeptide Y
• B)agouti-related protein
• C)melanocortin 4
• D)PYY

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Definitions:

Muscle Contraction

The process in which muscle fibers shorten or lengthen, producing movement or maintaining posture.

Neurotransmitter

Chemicals in the nervous system that transmit signals across a chemical synapse from one neuron (nerve cell) to another 'target' neuron.

Action Potential

A rapid and temporary electrical charge that travels along a neuron, allowing for the transmission of signals within the nervous system.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in controlling the brain's reward and pleasure centers, movement, and emotional responses.