The Ability of Leptin to Inhibit Eating Can Be Viewed

question 122

Multiple Choice

The ability of leptin to inhibit eating can be viewed as a dual action in the brain that involves the activation of ________ and the inhibition of ________.

• A) CART/alpha-MSH neurons; NPY/AGRP neurons
• B) insulin receptors; CCK receptors
• C) ghrelin cells in the stomach; CART/alpha-MSH neurons
• D) CCK-A receptors; serotonin neurons
• E) PYY cells; MCH/orexin neurons

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P > MC

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Profits Equal Zero

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