Which of the Following Is True of MC4 Receptors

question 119

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of MC4 receptors?

• A) MC4-receptor activation stimulates eating.
• B) A targeted mutation against the MC4-receptor leads to aphagia and death.
• C) MC4-receptors are highly concentrated in the stomach and duodenum.
• D) AGRP stimulates eating by blocking MC4-receptors.
• E) NPY stimulates eating by stimulating MC4-receptors.

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