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jman1234

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Which pair below act as orexigens?
 
  a. NPY; insulin
  b. ghrelin; CART
  c. CCK; ghrelin
  d. CART; alpha-MSH
  e. NPY; AGRP

Question 2

Administration of endocannabinoids, substances related to THC, stimulates eating by
 
  a. inactivating ghrelin receptors.
  b. blocking cholinergic receptors in the brain stem.
  c. increasing the release of MCH and orexin.
  d. activating MC4-receptors.
  e. decreasing the release of MCH and orexin.


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Kedrick2014

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: e. NPY; AGRP

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c. increasing the release of MCH and orexin.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jun 22, 2018
No problem :)


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